WSSU settling into new digs

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina -- Being versatile can sometimes be a curse.

Kailan Chavis, who has finally settled into one position at Winston-Salem State, loves his new spot as a rover, which is a fancy term for attacking linebacker.

Last spring after transferring from Gannon in Erie, Pa., he quickly won a starting spot at cornerback. Then this preseason he was moved to one linebacker position only to be switched again.

The move to rover has been good for WSSU and for Chavis, who leads the Rams with 13 tackles after two games.

“I like being a rover,” said Chavis, who is 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds. “I played more of a strong safety in high school so I like where I’m playing now. I like to hit so playing rover is about hitting.”

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