Davis also was a standout kicker for the Columbia High School Wildcats’ football team. “He was expecting a scholarship from Mississippi State, Ole Miss or LSU for a kicker,” said Grimaldo.

Melvin’s family members, former teachers and colleagues all came together at Columbia High School to surprise him with a celebration fit for a hometown hero. It’s safe to say Craig was shocked.

National Signing Day for 2025 is only a couple of weeks away and Mississippi high school football players will be deciding in the coming days on where their next home will be in the near future.