Speed. It can’t be taught. Often, it can’t be defended – especially in high school. And Lee County’s Tray Eafford has it in droves. He’s a natural on the track, with plenty of God-given talent. But he isn’t content to sit back and depend on his athletic ability alone. The two-sport star has a tremendous work ethic, and he always on the move – lifting, running, doing something every day to make himself a better football player and sprinter.
As a freshman, Eafford was the 100 meter champion in Region 1-5A. Two years later, as a junior, he won the 100 and 200 meters in Region 1-6A. He headed into the latter part of the season hoping to get to the state meet and finish on the podium. He qualified for state last year but stumbled out of the blocks on the 100 meters and finished a disappointing seventh. In the 200 meters, he came in sixth. He knows he can do better and he would love to show the state just how fast he can run.
Next year, Eafford, who caught 27 passes for 790 yards and 13 touchdowns as a wide receiver for the Trojans, will play for the Troy Trojans. He ought to have the opportunity to run track as well. Troy runs an offense similar to Lee County’s and Eafford’s unique skillset makes him a perfect fit for the Trojans. “The coaches made me feel at home. They were great. I wanted to go big but not too big. Troy felt really good,” he says.
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