Tiny Mid isn't cornered by size

Ketric Buffin has been forced to prove himself at every level of football due to a glaring lack of size.

Buffin was an All-District performer at Rowlett High, a Class 5A school located just outside Dallas, Texas. A couple major conference schools showed interest in Buffin, but told the youngster he would have to come as a walk-on and show he was deserving of a scholarship.

Navy, which has overlooked size in favor of speed and play-making ability, decided to give Buffin a shot. However, even former Navy players Shalimar Brazier and Eddie Carthan were skeptical when they first saw the 5-foot-7, 168-pound defensive back.

It...