Austyn Dendy

Position:
Running back
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 217
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Pine Bluff, Ark.
High School:
Pine Bluff

2025: Returning running back … in one career game, has played two snaps.

2024: Saw action in one game against Murray State … on the field for two snaps.

PRIOR TO MIZZOU: Lettered four years at Pine Bluff under head coach Michael Williams … consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, and Rivals.com … charted as the No. 8, No. 10 and No. 10 prospect from the state of Arkansas according to 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively … listed as the No. 35 athlete nationally according to Rivals.com … helped the Zebras to 21 victories … registered 83 rushes for 343 yards (4.13) with seven TDs, while adding 64 receptions for 937 yards (14.64) with 10 scores … also chipped in 279 kickoff and 43 punt return yards during senior season … on defense, finished with 30 tackles, 2.0 TFL, five INTs and one caused fumble in 20 games … also lettered in basketball and track & field.

PERSONAL: Born February 22, 2006 ... son of Nicole Dendy ... majoring in parks, recreation, sport and tourism.