Meridian’s McCann signs with Clark Atlanta University

Published 10:37 am Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Meridian senior Corey McCann stands for a photo with his grandparents, parents and aunt and uncle Monday after signing to play football at Clark Atlanta University in the fall. Photo by Thomas Howard

Meridian High School senior Corey McCann will continue his football career at the college level after signing Monday to attend Clark Atlanta University in the fall.

Meridian’s Corey McCann signs to continue his football career at Clark Atlanta University after graduation in a ceremony Monday at the Meridian High School multipurpose building. Photo by Thomas Howard

In a signing ceremony at the MHS multipurpose building, McCann said Clark Atlanta was the best fit for him, and he looks forward to getting started there after graduation.

“The reason I chose Clark Atlanta is it really fits me and they treated me like family,” he said. “When I first got there I felt like I was at home.”

McCann said thanks is owed to both his Wildcat teammates and coaches for their support and their efforts in helping him reach the college level.

MHS assistant football coach Austin Davis said McCann’s final season with the Wildcats showed his character as he stayed positive through a difficult year. The Wildcats went 0-5 in district play with an overall season record of 2-8.

“He’s a resilient young man. Last year didn’t go how any of us wanted it to, but he had a good attitude. Really got to the qualities that make him the player that he is,” Davis said. “He’s a very versatile player, plays offense and defense, and I know he’s worked really hard for this day.”

Meridian High Principal Sherrod Miller said seeing a student advance their education beyond high school is always worth celebrating. McCann, he said, will be an asset to Clark Atlanta University, both on and off the field.

“Good luck, Corey. Clark Atlanta is an awesome university,” he said.

Cheyenne Trussell, athletic director for Meridian Public School District, told McCann Meridian is home and will always be there should he need it. Moving beyond high school, he said, there will be challenges and adversity to overcome, but the most important goal is to leave with a college degree.