University of Missouri Athletics

2017 OUTLOOK
One of the great comeback stories on the Mizzou roster, who overcame severe and potential athletics-ending leg injuries in high school which derailed his college plans, but who has overcome those and has now developed himself into a key contributor on the Tiger offensive line ... Received a prestigious honor in April when he was named the 2016-17 winner of Mizzou Athletics’ Courage Award at the annual ROARS event.

2016 SEASON
Emerged as a key contributor during the season, and not only played his way onto the field for the first time in his Tiger career, but he earned seven starts for an offensive line that was one of the most improved in the nation despite having just three combined career starts as a unit heading into the season … The group finished first in the nation in tackles for loss allowed (2.92), the lowest in the nation for any team since at least 2005, a remarkable note considering Mizzou ranked 15th nationally in plays … Offensive line group also led the SEC in sacks allowed (16th nationally) and paved the way for a Mizzou offense that led the SEC and ranked 15th nationally (500.5 yards per game and 205.1 on the ground) ... Earned his first career start against Delaware State (9/23).

2015 SEASON
Did not see action in 2015. 

HIGH SCHOOL
Showed persistence and resolve when he overcame an injury that sidelined him for his entire junior season… returned to the gridiron as a senior and collected First Team All-Suburban West Conference recognition… prior to his injury, helped lead Marquette High School and head coach Ryan Thornhill to conference and district championships in 2011.

PERSONAL
Parents – Tony and Kim Ploudre… has two brothers, Andrew and Anthony, and one sister, Ashley… studying health science at Missouri… chose to attend Mizzou over Arkansas, Nebraska and USC.