Last season was Davion Tookes ‘ first as a full-time cornerback. The Creekside (Fairburn, GA) star overcame lack of experience, as well as playing with a soft cast on one of his wrists, to turn in a productive 2010 season, recording 42 tackles, six pass break-ups and three interceptions. As a senior, Tookes continued to be a player head coach Johnny White could rely on to make plays.

“We hung our hats on Davion and [Josh] Holsey to take us as far as they could. Both had great years, but you win and lose up front,” said White, whose team finished with a 5-5 record and just missed out on the postseason. Creekside was forced to play two freshman offensive tackles and two sophomores at offensive guard.

Being healthy this past offseason was certainly beneficial for Tookes, who didn’t add much weight but did add strength.

“The problem last year, which was really Davion’s first year ever playing corner, was he played with a soft cast because he broke his wrist in the spring. He really couldn’t lift weights the way we want him to,” White said. “This past summer, he really focused on getting stronger. The strength gave him confidence. He had some shots out there. I felt he was more physical.”

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