Arthur Moats (2020) - JMU Athletics Hall of Fame - James Madison University Athletics

Arthur Moats

Induction:
2020
Class:
2012

Arthur Moats concluded his standout career as one of the most feared defensive players ever to don a JMU football uniform. After earning plaudits and leading the defense through his first three seasons, Moats capped his JMU career in sterling fashion, winning the 2009 Buck Buchanan award as the best defensive player in the country as a senior, just the second JMU player in history to earn the award. In all, Moats' 29 career sacks still rank second all-time for the Dukes, while his 11.5 as a junior and 11 as a senior are still third- and fifth-most in JMU's single-season lists. After concluding his JMU career, he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, embarking on a successful nine-year career in the NFL where he was recognized multiple times for his community outreach and charitable works.