Tyree Gillespie

Class:
Freshman
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 202
Hometown:
Ocala, Fla.
High School:
Vanguard HS

Physical and fearless athlete who could translate well to either side of the ball for Mizzou … Excelled at safety and tailback for Vanguard, and was also a special teams standout on several units … As a senior in 2016, stood out on both sides of the ball, amassing 40 tackles and two interceptions with one pick six on defense, while averaging 14.2 yards on 39 rushes on offense, going for 555 yards and seven scores there … Also returned a punt for a 43-yard touchdown during the season as his Knights went 10-2 on the year, and reached the regional finals in Class 6, before falling by one point to the eventual state runners-up (Lake Gibson) … Had a huge game late in the year against Mitchell when he ran for three touchdowns and 184 yards on just six attempts, while also blocking a field goal attempt in the game … High school coach: Edwin Farmer …. Primary recruiter: Ryan Walters … Cited a positive recruiting experience with Mizzou’s staff, players and fellow recruits, as well as the chance to contribute on the field early in his career as primary reasons for becoming a Tiger … Chose Mizzou over Florida, Tennessee, Florida Atlantic, Iowa State, Troy and New Mexico, among others.

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