Nevada head coach Jay Norvell discusses breaking fall camp and beginning to prepare for facing Portland State in the opener. Duke Ritenhouse, dritenhouse@rgj.com
The Wolf Pack football team opens its season Aug. 31 against Portland State. Each day leading up to the opener, we’ll count down one of the team’s pivotal players — 18 players for 2018.
The series continues today with running back Kelton Moore; it will conclude on Aug. 31 as the 2018 season begins.
Bio
Player: Kelton Moore
Year: Junior
Position: Running back
Height/Weight: 5-10/235
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
High school: Juan Sequin
Stats
2017: 12 games; 164 rushes for 855 yards; four touchdowns
Career: 24 games; 166 rushes for 865 yards; four touchdowns
His role
Moore enjoyed a breakout sophomore season in Nevada’s one-back offense, surpassing the 100-yard barrier four times.