Kyle Riggs

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Festus, Mo.

2006 OUTLOOK

Talented offensive line prospect who unfortunately missed the spring period due to a condition known as ulcerative colitis ... Is expected to fully recover from the condition but his status for the 2006 season is unknown.

2005 SEASON

Did not see action during the season ... Entered fall camp listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at left tackle.

2004 SEASON

Redshirt season ... Missed most of the season while rehabbing a shoulder injury, but was cleared for contact toward the end of the season.

HIGH SCHOOL

A highly-coveted offensive lineman who is ranked as the No. 9 O-line prospect in the country, and the No. 91 overall talent at any position in the country, according to Rivals.com ... Earned 1st-team all-state and all-metro honors as a senior at Festus High School ... Named 2nd-team all-state and earned 1st-team all-conference mention as he established himself as one of the state's top emerging linemen as a junior in 2002 ... High school coach - Joel Critchlow.

PERSONAL

Son of Kevin & Donna Riggs ... Plans to pursue degree in education at Mizzou ... Chose MU over Oklahoma, Michigan, Iowa, Penn State and Wisconsin, among others.