Kenny Moore II on Play, Instinct, and Life After the NFL
In a conversation with Sleek Magazine, Kenny Moore II, the former cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, shares insights about his unique journey to the NFL, his views on play, and his future beyond football. Starting football only in his senior year of high school, Moore II recalls feeling like an outsider, yet his experiences in basketball, soccer, and track enriched his football skills. He highlights the significance of joy and a youthful perspective in sports, likening football to art through his instinctive play, which he describes as improvisational and based on pattern recognition. Now thirty, he is preparing for life after football, having established a support network and pursuing new interests. As a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, he is dedicated to giving back and serving as a role model. The interview occurred in Berlin, where he participated in the 2025 Colts–Falcons game for the NFL's International Series. The feature showcases photography by Tobias Kruse and styling by Lena Lauer, featuring apparel from Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Issey Miyake, Tom Ford, and Dsquared2.
Key facts
- Kenny Moore II is a former Indianapolis Colts cornerback with nine seasons in the NFL.
- He began playing football only in his senior year of high school, after basketball, soccer, and track.
- Moore II played in the 2025 Colts–Falcons game in Berlin, part of the NFL's International Series.
- He is a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and a two-time participant in the NFL's International Series in Germany.
- Moore II draws parallels between football and art, describing his play as improvisation and pattern recognition.
- He emphasizes the importance of maintaining joy and a childlike mindset in sport.
- At thirty, Moore II is planning for life after football, having built a support team and exploring other interests.
- The interview was published by Sleek Magazine, with photography by Tobias Kruse and styling by Lena Lauer.
Entities
Artists
- Kenny Moore II
- Chris Horn
- Tobias Kruse
- Antonia Dipner
- Johanna Erdl
- Eric Terrey
- Lena Lauer
- Antti Nguyen
Institutions
- Indianapolis Colts
- NFL
- Sleek Magazine
- Ferragamo
- Louis Vuitton
- Issey Miyake
- Tom Ford
- Dsquared2
- William Fan
- Aleksander Kudrischow
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Georgia
- Indianapolis