Jalin Moore First to Accept Senior Bowl Invite

BOONE, N.C. — Recognizing his talent and hard work, the Reese's Senior Bowl announced Appalachian State running back Jalin Moore as the first player to officially accept an invitation.

The prestigious all-star game held Jan. 26 in Mobile, Ala., will cap a week in which the top seniors in college football compete and work out in front of NFL personnel. Labeled by many as the top NFL prospect in the Sun Belt Conference, Moore increased his career totals to 3,570 rushing yards and 34 total touchdowns before he suffered a season-ending ankle fracture and dislocation Oct. 9.

The injury occurred at the end of a 27-yard touchdown run in which Moore, whose ability to squat 650 pounds helped put him…