FAYETTEVILLE, Ala. – Fayetteville High School senior Cam Hammonds officially signed to continue his football career at Point University during a ceremony held Wednesday afternoon, May 6, at the school.
The Skyhawks compete at the NAIA level as a football-only member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Point University is believed to be the only current college football program in the United States that permanently plays its home games in a different state from its campus. While the school is located in West Point, Ga., the football team plays its home games across the state line in Valley, Ala. at Ram Stadium.
Fayetteville head football coach John Limbaugh said Hammonds’ signing was a reflection of the work he has put in throughout his high school career.
“Cam was willing to put in the work for it, and now he’s going to sign,” Limbaugh said.
Kelvin Kelley, the Associate Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Point, served as Hammonds’ primary recruiter and said the program sees plenty of potential in the Fayetteville standout.
Kelley said Point hopes Hammonds can contribute early in his collegiate career, with special teams providing the quickest path to seeing the field as a freshman. Although Hammonds primarily played running back at Fayetteville, Point projects him as a slot receiver on offense.
The recruiting process moved quickly, taking place entirely over the past two weeks. Hammonds made his visit to Point shortly before Fayetteville’s first-round baseball playoff series victory over Verbena.
Hammonds said he was drawn to Point because of its Christian environment and the atmosphere surrounding both the campus and the town.
“They’ve also got a lake down there, and I like that, too,” Hammonds said.
LaGrange College was the only other school Hammonds seriously considered, but he ultimately chose Point because he felt the coaching staff was willing to give him an opportunity.
Hammonds plans to major in business while attending Point.
He also shared advice for younger players coming through the Fayetteville program.
“Get in the weight room,” Hammonds said. “Put your nose down. When you get there on Friday nights, let your work do the talking. You’ll get a chance, and it just takes a chance.”
