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2016 Football Roster

29 Nate Strong

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown East St. Louis, Ill.
  • High School East St. Louis

Biography

2017 OUTLOOK
Talented back with the ability and skills to give Mizzou’s offense yet another high quality weapon in the backfield ... Came on late last season and was a key contributor down the stretch, and hopes to carry that momentum into more opportunities this season ... Closed spring camp by carrying nine times for 33 yards.

2016 SEASON
Got his opportunities late in the year, and came through by playing a crucial role in Mizzou’s big comeback win over Arkansas to close the season ... Had five carries for 30 yards in Mizzou’s home opener against Eastern Michigan (9/10) ... Ran the ball twice for 16 yards and caught a pass for seven yards against Kentucky (10/29) ... Closed his season seeing increased time at tailback … Ran the ball eight times for 39 yards at Tennessee (11/19) and carried the ball a career-high 17 times for a career-best 52 yards, including a pair of scores against Arkansas (11/25), helping Mizzou rally from a 17-point halftime deficit, as he scored two second-half TDs.

PERSONAL
 Cited Mizzou’s exceptional family feel and camaraderie as the key reasons to his signing … Chose Mizzou over offers from Florida State, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan State and Ohio State.

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