An all-state football player at CHS. Played briefly at Tennessee Tech before injury ended his playing career, and also went on to a distinguished high school coaching career in Georgia. Coached 50 players who went on to play college football, including 13 quarterbacks, his high school position. Three sons played collegiately, and two have coached at the college level, including Billy, former offensive coordinator at Clemson.

“I attribute all of my success to my coaches,” Napier said before listing the names of his coaches, “because I feel like their example led me to coaching, and, in turn, probably led my sons to coaching.

“Thank you for this honor.”