University of Missouri Athletics

2018 OUTLOOK
Junior college transfer who made an immediate impact a year ago and should again challenge for time at one of Mizzou’s defensive end positions … His physicality and speed give him the ability to get after the quarterback and disrupt the passing game for opponents.

2017 SEASON
Junior college defensive end who added nicely to the depth of the Tiger line in his first year with the program ... Played in 12 games and made 12 tackles in all, including a six-yard quarterback sack in his first appearance as a Tiger against Missouri State ... Made two stops against Auburn, including one that went for a loss ... Had a productive stretch in back-to-back games against Idaho and at UConn, where he tallied seven total tackles, including a career-high four against the Vandals.

JUNIOR COLLEGE
A top-rated defensive end prospect looking to add his name to a long list of talented linemen to play at #DLineZou … Is an active pass rusher who is very good with hand-to-hand combat in the trenches, with good power and an array of moves to get into the backfield … Ranked by ESPN.com as the nation’s No. 13-ranked junior college defensive end … Will have three years to play two at Mizzou … Totaled 31 tackles at NMMI in 2016, with 13.5 tackles for loss, five quarterback sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … As a freshman in 2015, made 32 total tackles and had 5.5 tackles for loss with 1.5 sacks while adding one fumble recovery … Was a 1st-team all-conference and all-district pick for NMMI in 2016 … Junior college coach: Joe Forchtner.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL
Finished his prep career at Prattville (AL) High School, where as a senior linebacker he made 45 total tackles (32 solo), including four tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks … High school coach: Chad Anderson …. Primary recruiter: Brick Haley … Cited Mizzou’s tradition of developing high-level defensive linemen as a big reason for joining the program, as well as the passion he felt from coaches and future teammates during his recruiting visit … Chose Mizzou over offers from San Diego State, South Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, and Western Michigan among others.