Tatum High School is a public 3A classification by the University Interscholastic League. The Eagles are located about 20 miles south of Interstate-20 in a small East Texas town called Tatum. The school has experienced some championship titles recently winning in back to back years of 2005 and 2006. The Eagles football team has made the playoffs an impressive 16 of the last 17 years. The main goal for the football team this upcoming season is to build off of last seasons success. A ton of changes, including the addition of head coach Keeling, made the past season both successful and a fun journey along the way. After the first round exit last season, the Eagles are hungry to win their first district title since 2013 and make a hard push through the playoffs with an ultimate goal of winning a state championship.
Congrats to all our all district selections the best part is most of them are back next year!!!! pic.twitter.com/0dtw0ur2KC
— Tatum Football (@tatum_football) November 30, 2022
The Tatum Eagles head football coach is named Whitney Keeling. The coach has made stops around the East Texas area including Jacksonville, Kilgore, Pleasant Grove, and Waskom before heading to Tatum. The offensive coordinator is Jeremy Kubiak, cousin of super bowl winning coach Gary Kubiak. He’s been on the staff with Keeling since they coached together at Waskom. On the defensive side of the ball the Eagles are led by Justin Watson. Watson is another coach that made the coaching move from Waskom to Tatum. The coaching staff is very high on this football team that is riding high off a great first year with the new staff.
Here are some of the returning players for the Tatum Eagles this upcoming season.
QB/LB Cole Watson is a 6’1 195 senior athlete that plays both sides of the ball for the Eagles. Watson is a fast kid that makes a ton of plays offensively and defensively. He can break any run into a big play or even roll out of the pocket and throw a great ball to one of his receivers. He will be a three year starter for Tatum. Cole has picked up a ton of college interest recently after his great junior campaign.
WR/DB Carson Gonzalez is a 5’10 170 senior that is a very athletic player. Coach Keeling said, “We move him all over the place to try and get the ball in his hands.” Gonzalez is your dream type of receiver that can go up and catch the football at every opportunity. Also, you can just flip him the ball and watch him work his speed and quickness to the endzone. Carson will be a fun key player for the Eagles offense this year.
FB/HB Braden Mimbs is a 6’1 220 senior that is very physical runner when he gets the football. Mimbs is an explosive kid that isn’t afraid to lower the shoulder to a defensive player at any play. Braden will be another defensive nightmare for opponents this upcoming season.
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