Colorado University Athletics
KEVIN MOYD BIOGRAPHY
KEVIN MOYD, RB
5-8, 190, Miramar, Fla. (Northwestern)
HIGH SCHOOL?As a senior, he was an honorable mention All-Dade County selection as he carried the ball 160 times for over 900 yards and 10 touchdowns. His junior season, he had 90 rushes for 770 yards and five touchdowns. Some of his top prep games include a win against Miami Jackson in his junior year when he rushed 16 times for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Later that season against South Plantation in the first round of the playoffs, he rushed 17 times for 173 yards and one touchdown, as Northwestern prevailed 35-7. In his senior campaign, he ran wild against South Plantation again, as he had 20 carries for 150 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-14 win. Under coach Roland Smith, Northwestern was 7-4 his senior season, losing in the first round of the state playoffs, and as a junior, his squad went 12-1 before losing in the state regional finals. He also lettered four times in track, running the 4x400 and 4x800-meter relays, the 300-meter hurdles (38.0 best) and competing in the long jump (23-0). His 4x800 relay team won the conference championship his freshman through junior years, and will look for a fourth-straight title this spring.
ACADEMICS?He is undecided on his major at Colorado, though he is interested in business. He owns a 3.1 grade point average (but it rises to 3.8 when weighted with advanced courses). He is also a member of the National Honor Society.
VITALS?Has 4.5 speed in the 40 and bench presses 315 pounds.
RECRUITING?He selected Colorado over Florida State, Illinois, Mississippi, Memphis and Eastern Kentucky.
PERSONAL?He was born November 14, 1987 in Miami, Fla. Hobbies include watching television and hanging out with friends, and he has done volunteer work at a Miami-area hospital. His high school had produced 19 National Football League players, including six in the 2004 season.
(Last name is pronounced moid, as in void or boyd)