Jared Parham

Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 230
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Coppell, Texas
High School:
Coppell

2012 OUTLOOK

Talented prospect who is in his third year in the program, and looks to be ready to challenge for playing time at linebacker ... Begins fall camp listed third on the depth chart at the middle linebacker spot ... Last name is pronounced PAR-ham.

2011 SEASON

Did not see game action, but continued to make progress throughout the season ... Had a nice spring camp, and he closed it by making 4 tackles and forcing a fumble in the annual Black & Gold Spring Game...

2010 SEASON

Was able to take a redshirt in his first year in the Tiger program.

HIGH SCHOOL

ESPN.com listed him as the nation's No. 21-ranked inside linebacker prospect ... Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation's No. 67 outside linebacker prospect ... Was a team captain and all-district performer at defensive end as a senior in 2009 ... Helped his team set a school record for wins in a season, with 11 in 2009 ... Won all-district honors as a junior in 2008 as a linebacker ... Also participated in track and field and wrestling for his school, and was a regional qualifier in track in 2009 ... High school coach - Joe McBride ...

PERSONAL

Parents - Wayne & Teressa Parham ... Father is a Mizzou grad who was born and raised in St. Louis ... Interested in studying in Mizzou's esteemed School of Business ... Lists hobbies as X-Box and lifting weights, and has previously earned the rank of an Eagle Scout ... Chose Mizzou over Arkansas, Texas Tech, North Carolina, Texas A&M and Buffalo, among others ... Lists the coaching staff, the campus, the athletic facilities, and the people at Mizzou as major drawing points.