University of Missouri Athletics

Arkansas prep player of the year who was a big late recruiting win for Mizzou … Is a top-20 national quarterback prospect, according to ESPN.com … The prototypical field general who has complete understanding of his offense, has great football I.Q. and exudes leadership and command of his huddle … Has the ability to throw to spots, but also excels at throwing receivers open, and shows good accuracy on the run … Outstanding talent who comes from a winning background, as he helped lead his team to consecutive Class 7A state championships in 2015 and 2016 … Was named the title game Most Valuable Player each time … Finished his career 5^th all-time in Arkansas history for passing yardage (10,413) and 8^th all-time in touchdown passes (113) … Capped his storied career by winning the 2016 Landers Award, given annually to the Arkansas state player of the year, while he was also named the Gatorade Arkansas Player of the Year, as well as the 2016 ArkansasVarsity.com Mr. Football award … As a senior, threw for 3,473 yards and an eye-popping 44 touchdowns on 237-of-348 passing, while also scoring seven times with his feet … In the 2016 state title game, led the way by throwing for four touchdowns and 265 passing yards as Fayetteville downed North Little Rock by a 53-19 score … The Bulldogs finished 13-1 on the year, and were ranked No. 20 in the nation by MaxPreps … High school coach: Bill Blankenship …. Primary recruiter: Josh Heupel … Chose Mizzou over a wide range of prominent programs, just a few of which included Arkansas, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Texas, Vanderbilt, Purdue, Indiana, Illinois and Wake Forest, among others.