BAKER — Cameron Merritt will walk away from football in a few weeks, when Baker School’s football team ends its playoff run.
An undersized lineman, Merritt's hard work and toughness have earned him teammates and coaches' respect.
“He’s an awesome kid,” Baker Coach Matt Brunson said. “He’s kind of like I was. He’s short, by many comparisons, to other players on the offensive and defensive line, when you think about guys in a program like ours competing for district championships.
“But the guy plays hard, and he plays with great pad level. You don’t have to be tall to play down inside. He’s a true Gator because he plays with great intensity.”
We now catch up with Cameron Merritt.
How old were you when you started playing football?
I was 8.
What's the best part of football?
The competitiveness, I guess.
What's the worst part of football?
Conditioning.
What are your expectations this season?
We are going to state, and we are going to win it.
If you had to pick a different sport to play, what would it be?
Baseball. I love it.
What is your favorite football experience?
Making people hit the dirt.
What are your hobbies outside football?
Hunting and fishing.
What's your dream career?
I’m going to go into welding.
Do you want to play college football?
I have no desire to play college football. I just want to play for Baker.
What is your favorite movie?
“Friday Night Lights.”
Who is your favorite singer?
Alan Jackson.
If you could be a cartoon character, who would you be?
Superman — I want to fly.
If you could go back and live in any other period in history, which one would you choose?
The Old West, so I could ride horses and shoot guns.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 13 things you didn't know about Baker lineman Cameron Merritt