During his time at Abilene High, Eagles coach Mike Fullen has coached a lot of good players on a lot of successful football teams. So when he says that senior safety Beckham Paul is among the most competitive players he’s ever coached, it means something.

One of just four starters returning for the AHS defense this year, Paul will be leaned to set and maintain the standard expected on that side of the football this season.

And as someone who places a higher value on the quality of Abilene High defense than most, Fullen said that task couldn’t possibly be in better hands.