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Former McCallie and Austin Peay football star JaVaughn Craig uses ability to be a positive influence

AP photo by David Stephenson / Austin Peay quarterback JaVaughn Craig, a former McCallie standout, passes during the Governors' game against Kentucky on Nov. 19, 2016, in Lexington.
AP photo by David Stephenson / Austin Peay quarterback JaVaughn Craig, a former McCallie standout, passes during the Governors' game against Kentucky on Nov. 19, 2016, in Lexington. AP photo by David Stephenson / Austin Peay quarterback JaVaughn Craig, a former McCallie standout, passes during the Governors' game against Kentucky on Nov. 19, 2016, in Lexington.

JaVaughn Craig understands the importance of leadership.

The former McCallie standout student-athlete has become a beacon of light not only on the football field but off it as well.

Craig led Austin Peay to incredible heights as the Governors won their first Ohio Valley Conference championship in 42 years with a program-record 11-win season last fall.

Fueled by his faith, work ethic, charisma and a game-changing dual-threat ability, Craig achieved All-America status as he totaled 3,939 yards and 37 touchdowns in an unforgettable final ride.

From the day he arrived on campus in Clarksville, he made a difference at the school he chose over 23 other Division I offers.