University of Missouri Athletics

Athletic linebacking prospect who will be in his second year in the program, and who hopes to enter into the picture for playing time at a position where Mizzou lost 2-of-3 starters from a year ago ... Will likely be limited in spring drills while he's still recovering his strength after being the innocent victim of a gunshot wound over semester break back in his hometown ... The stray bullet that struck him entered in his left shoulder and punctured his lung, but the long-term prognosis is good and he hopes to be fully recovered in time for fall camp.

2006 SEASON

Redshirted in his first year in the program, showing his skills as part of the defensive scout team ... Joined the team in March of 2006, after the national signing day.

PERSONAL

Chose Mizzou over Marshall, Houston, Arizona State, Ole Miss and UNLV, among others.