Headland has playmakers, defenders and experience that make the Rams the envy of many schools.
First there is the return of senior Caleb Dozier, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker/tight end. Defensively last season, Dozier had 73 tackles , averaging 6.6 a game with 18 tackles for loss, including five QB sacks. On offense, he caught 54 passes for 1,008 yards and 11 touchdowns last season in being named second team all-state and has committed to Mississippi State.
A talented roster which is senior heavy gives Melton reason to believe the Rams can make a move in Class 5A, Region 2 this year, where state runner-up from a year ago Charles Henderson resides. “He’s had a great summer and taken all the snaps at quarterback this summer, but we’re not ruling Jaxon out as well,” Melton said. “I like to play multiple quarterbacks. Easton is about 6-foot and has a strong arm. He’ll be able to manage the ball game and do what we ask him to do.”
“We were in a lot of ball games last year at the half, but sometimes we ran out of gas. I put a big emphasis this offseason in the weight room in getting guys stronger.”
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