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Fordham, a fifth-year player and team captain, follows in the footsteps of former linebacker Isaiah Moore, who wore the No. 1 jersey for three seasons.
The No. 1 jersey tradition began in 2014, with previous recipients including Jaylen Samuels and Davin Vann.
Fordham's leadership and commitment to community service contributed to him becoming the eighth player to earn the honor.
RALEIGH — “Old uno” doesn’t mind passing on the tradition to “new uno.”
In the last 11 years, N.C. State football has awarded the No. 1 jersey to a Wolfpack player who “exhibits elite work ethic and practice and training habits, while also serving as an exemplary leader.”
After rocking it for three seasons from 2020-22, former linebacker Isaiah Moore – a current assistant coach for the