Chatman's small size belies his huge contributions to Midland Chemics

via Midland Daily News

Just a few years ago, Avery Chatman could only put up these kinds of numbers in a video game. Chatman, an unassuming 5-foot-5, 155-pound senior running back, has become Midland High's biggest offensive weapon -- in only his fourth year of playing football. "I used to play a lot of video games related to football, but I never actually experienced (the game) until my freshman year," Chatman said Tuesday before practice as the Chemics prepared to visit Grand Blanc in a Division 1 district final on Friday. "I wanted to see what it was like to play football." Chatman, in his second full year on varsity, has had a breakout season in helping the Chemics to a 9-1 record. He has 171 carries for 1,280 yards (7.5 yards per carry) and 18 touchdowns, with only two fumbles -- earning First Team All-Saginaw Valley League honors. Chatman has doubled his yardage from last season, when he ran for 613 yards and 12 TDs.

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