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One of the top defenders in the SEC may not see the field much this spring.
South Carolina linebacker Skai Moore, third among returning SEC players in tackles from last season (111), is coping with a neck injury that may have him sidelined for most of spring practices, according to Josh Kendall of The State.
Skai Moore will be limited in spring practice due to "neck sprain." "I may hold him for most of spring but nothing serious," Muschamp says
— Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) March 14, 2016
Moore averaged 9.3 tackles per game last season. Only Missouri’s Kentrell Brothers and Texas A&M’s Armani Watts averaged more.
However, Moore also showed off his versatility with 4 interceptions, two more than any other player at the position in the league, while breaking up 4 passes.
He had his best effort in the South Carolina’s narrow 37-32 loss against Clemson in the regular-season finale. He had season-highs in tackles (11) and forced fumbles (2) as the Gamecocks put a scare in their then-undefeated rivals.
Born and raised in Gainesville, Talal joined SDS in 2015 after spending 2 years in Bristol as an ESPN researcher. Previously, Talal worked at The Gainesville Sun.
