Terry Petry

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Missouri City, Texas
High School:
Ridge Point

2018 SEASON
Saw the field in eight games during his redshirt freshman season and posted five tackles in all … Had a solid season opener against UT-Martin (9/1), as he registered two tackles on the day, while also forcing a fumble … Later in the year, added a two-tackle game on Homecoming against Memphis (10/20) ... Last name pronounced: PEE-tree).

2017 SEASON
Redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL
A quick and smooth athlete who is hard to beat in a footrace in the open field … Projects as a cornerback at Mizzou, after playing corner and wide receiver as a prep standout … Excels with the ball in his hands, especially as a return man who gets from zero to 60 in a hurry … Is very instinctive around the football and his elusiveness makes him a big play threat at all times … A three-star prospect by all the major recruiting services, Rivals.com rated him as the No. 43 cornerback in the nation, while ESPN.com touts him as the No. 68 athlete in the country … Posted 23 tackles with six pass break-ups, two interceptions, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries as a senior at Ridge Point … Named district MVP as a senior, guiding Ridge Point to an 11-1 record … Was a finalist for Houston Area Offensive Player of the Year, and also took home academic all-district honors … Finished his high school career with six interceptions and 75 total tackles while registering 20 pass break-ups … Played both sides of the ball, totaling 73 catches during his career with 24 of those going for TDs … Averaged 23.9 yards per catch over his high school career, including a 29.6 average as a senior with 11 scores … Was a dynamic kick returner in high school as well, boasting four kick return TDs … High school coach: Brett Sniffin …. Primary recruiter: Ryan Walters … Cited the genuine relationships he built with Mizzou’s staff during the recruiting process, and how authentic the coaches and players were with him … Hails from the same hometown as former Mizzou standout CB John Gibson, who started for Mizzou last season … Chose Mizzou over offers from Houston, Iowa State, Kansas and Texas-San Antonio ... Is Majoring in Biological Sciences.