#21 Paris Head
CB
Honors
• 2013 SEC Freshman of the Week (Nov. 23)
2013
Head became a valuable contributor in the Commodore secondary as a redshirt freshman… Played in 12 of 13 games, earning his first career start in the finale vs. Wake Forest… Finished the season tied for second on the team with three interceptions, and added 22 total tackles along with a fumble recovery… Earned SEC co-Freshman of the Week honors after picking off two passes in win at Tennessee… In lone start, set career high with four tackles… Also registered an interception in win over Kentucky… Contributed three tackles at South Carolina.
2012
Head has contributed on the practice squad, while redshirting in his first season at Vanderbilt… Showed athletic coverage skills during fall practices.
High School
Senior captain… Two-year starter at DB and WR for Georgia AA power…. Three-year letterwinner… As senior, registered 70 total tackles, two interceptions and four forced fumbles as DB… Also posted 30 receptions for 325 yards and three TDs as WR, and returned a punt for score for 14-1 Buford squad… In three-year varsity career, helped Wolves to two AA state championships and a third state title appearance… Named Second Team All-State by writers and earned All-Gwinnett County honors as senior… Played in Rising Seniors Bowl as a junior… Contributed four INTs and 10 passes defended as junior DB… Lettered in track & field.
Personal
Son of Geoff and Pamela Head… Born Nov. 20, 1993… Has two siblings: a sister, Brittney; and a brother, Rashad… Dad works in health care diagnostics; mom works in the insurance industry… Brother played collegiate football and is trying out for Canadian Football League.
Career Highs
Solo Tackles: 3, (3x) last at Kentucky, 9/27/2014
Total Tackles: 5, at Kentucky, 9/27/2014
Interceptions: 2, at Tennessee, 11/23/2013