Early Years
Hedgecock attended Ledford Senior High School in Wallburg, North Carolina and was a student and a letterman in football and track & field. On the grid iron Hedgecock played fullback, tight end, and linebacker. He rushed for 1,799 yards and 17 touchdowns in 10 games as senior and rushed for 3,673 yards and 44 touchdowns in High school career. he also was a three-time All-County and All-Conference selection (tight end as sophomore and fullback as junior and senior). Was named county offensive player of year in 1998 and 1999. Hedgecock was a Super Prep All-America and also earned honorable mention All-America from USA Today and Prep Star All-Region. In track he competed in the 200 and 400 meters, hurdles, relays, and shot put and earned All-County and All-Conference honors in the shot put. He also played basketball at Ledford.
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