DEFENSIVE LINE COACH
Travis Macon

BOONEVILLE, MISS--A former Northeast Tiger football player will hold down the defensive line coaching position this fall for head coach Ricky Smither after coaching the offensive line in 2008. 

Travis Macon, a native of Starkville, Miss., and graduate of Starkville High School (SHS), played football under the direction of head coach Chuck Fran during his time at SHS. 

During his high school career, Macon helped the Yellow Jackets win back to back state titles from 1995-97.  After graduating high school, Macon moved on to Northeast Mississippi Community College as a student-athlete where he played football for head coach Laurin Collins from 1998-99.  Macon then transferred to the University of Mississippi where he played offensive tackle for the Rebels from 2000-02 for head coach David Cutcliff.  Macon helped the Rebels to an appearance in the Music City Bowl in 2000. 

After his playing career at Ole Miss, Macon eventually decided to begin his coaching career at Northeast in the fall of 2008.  During his first year as a student-assistant, Macon coached the offensive line that sent two offensive linemen to four-year institutions, Daryl Petty (Northwestern Oklahoma State University) and Heath Blount (University of South Alabama).

Macon is married to Deimara and they have three children, Haleih 4, Brian 2, and Ambrielle 4 months.

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