2011 Mizzou Football. Trey Barrow Punter/Placekicker 6-1, 195, Jr.-1L Moberly, Mo. Moberly HS

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2 14 Trey Barrow Punter/Placekicker 6-1, 195, Jr.-1L Moberly, Mo. Moberly HS Enters camp looking to win the top punting job, after serving as the primary back up there a year ago, while also handling kickoff duties... Holds the top spot on the depth at punter heading into fall camp, and is coming off of a solid spring that saw him close things out in the Black & Gold Game with a 45.0 yard punting average, while also nailing a 43- yard field goal... Is a versatile athlete who can perform a lot of tasks for Tiger coaches. Handled kickoff duties for Mizzou in 2010 and averaged 63.5 yards on his 73 kickoffs... Had eight touchbacks... Also punted twice for an average of 45.0 yards, with a long of 49 yards... Placed both punts inside the 20-yardline... Had one rush on a fake punt against Colorado, gaining 26 yards and an MU first down which helped spark the Tigers to a touchdown on the way to a 26-0 shutout win... Also made 9 tackles on the year as part of the kickoff team, and was credited with a forced fumble at Nebraska. Parents - Chuck & Jackie Barrow...Is majoring in nutrition and fitness... Lists his hobbies as basketball, baseball and ping pong. John Birdwell Offensive Lineman 6-6, 270, Jr.-Sq. La Monte, Mo. Green Ridge HS Big-sized walk-on who will work to contribute to the depth of the Tiger offensive line in his fourth year in the program Spent the spring on the depth chart at left tackle, after lining up both at right tackle and right guard during the previous seasons... Is on 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons 2011 Mizzou Football pace to earn his undergraduate degree in May of Changed his jersey to #79, after wearing #56 the previous season. Contributed to the depth of the offensive line, and was a valuable member of the offensive scout team throughout the season. Parents Scotty & Cindy Birdwell Majoring in business at Mizzou, with an emphasis in finance and banking Has an ultimate desire of earning a law degree and becoming a sports agent eventually Lists hobbies as sports, video games, auctioneering and singing Is a licensed auctioneer. An early enrollee who joined the program for spring ball after graduating last December from high school... (Last Michael Boddie Offensive Lineman 6-6, 285, Fr. Gilmer, Texas Gilmer HS 67 name is pronounced BAWD-ee) Enters his first fall camp at Mizzou listed at third on the depth at right tackle... Spent most of the spring not quite 100 percent, as he sustained a knee injury during his senior season which required surgery, but he s expected to be able to be full go come August. HIGH SCHOOL A three-year starter on the offensive line for a very successful prep program, and he joins former teammates Tristen Holt and Braylon Webb (who were part of MU s 2010 signing class) as Mizzou Tigers Ranked by ESPN.com as the nation s No. 79 overall prospect at offensive tackle Earned all-state honors as a senior, despite having his season cut short by an injury, and earned all-district distinction for three years in all Won 2nd-Team All-District honors as a junior when he helped lead his team to a 3A state championship Gilmer also played in the state championship game during his freshman year, and reached the semifinals during his sophomore season Also threw the shot put and discus for his school s track team, earning all-district honors in the sport High school coach Jeff Traylor. Parents Mark & Kathryne Boddie An outstanding student who was a four-time academic all-district selection Wants to major in engineering at Mizzou Lists hobbies as hunting, fishing and roping Was a member of his school s FCA and FFA organizations Chose Mizzou over Purdue, Kansas, Houston and Tulsa, among others.

3 Tavon Bolden Free Safety 6-2, 205, So.-1L Houston, Texas Aldine HS1 10 Donovan Bonner Linebacker 6-2, 235, So.-1L Dallas, Texas Lincoln HS 15 Spring 2011 Team Most Improved Safety An outstanding athlete who is primed to compete for a starting safety spot, and he begins camp listed atop the depth chart at free safety... Had a strong spring camp that saw him establish himself as the favorite to win the starting nod... Closed out spring ball with a pass break up in the Black & Gold Game in April. Made his mark for the Tigers as a redshirt freshman, and was a key player on special teams, primarily on the kickoff coverage unit... Made appearances in all 13 games and ended with 14 total tackles in all... Saw first collegiate action in season opener against Illinois, recording one tackle... Added one tackle in each of the next two games and recorded three stops against Miami (Ohio)... Had a tackle against Texas A&M and Oklahoma... Made one stop in the Texas Tech game and added a tackle against Kansas State... Recorded a pair of tackles vs. Iowa State and had one in the regular season finale against Kansas. Parents - Thomas & Carol Bolden... Is pursuing a degree in sports management at Mizzou... Lists hobbies as playing basketball... Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma State, Boston College, California and Houston, among others. BOLDEN Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total TFL-Yds. QBH Totals Impressive athlete who is ready to get back on the field after missing the 2010 season due to a knee injury sustained in August during two-a-day practices... Is ready to make up for lost time, and begins fall camp second on the depth chart at the strongside linebacker spot. Was in line to see a lot of playing time in his second year in the program, but was forced to take a redshirt when he suffered a season-ending knee injury during fall camp... Changed his jersey to #15 after wearing #21 as a freshman. Son of Timothy Cunningham & Lashanda Bonner... Is majoring in general studies at Mizzou... Lists hobbies as sports, socializing and talking on the phone... Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kansas State, Kansas, Miami, Minnesota, and Colorado State, among others. BONNER Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total TFL-Yds. QBH Totals Beau Brinkley Tight End 6-5, 225, Sr.-3L Kearney, Mo. Kearney HS Team Special Teams Player of the Year 2008 Team Walk-On Player of the Year Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record One of the biggest unsung heroes of the Tiger program, who will be back for his fourth year as a longsnapping ace for the special teams units... Had off-season surgery to 15

4 16 repair an injured shoulder that he played with most of the 2010 season, and did not participate in contact drills during the spring... Will be full go when camp opens in August. Was once again solid as Mizzou s long snapper, helping the field goal/pat and punt teams excel... The Tigers ranked 14th in the NCAA in net punting (39.06 avg.), and PK Grant Ressel made 17-of-19 field goal attempts and 45- of-47 extra-point tries... Also made one tackle as part of the punt coverage team in the win over San Diego State... Also showed his athleticism to work his way into the depth chart at tight end, and was in line to see some snaps there most likely, before his shoulder injury limited him to long snapping duties. Justin Britt Offensive Lineman 6-5, 295, So.-1L Lebanon, Mo. Lebanon HS nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 A versatile lineman who has the skill set to contribute at a number of spots on the offense line... Took most of his snaps last year as a redshirt freshman at either guard spot, and also spent time at center during the spring... Enters fall camp listed second on the depth chart at left guard, where he is likely to see significant time. Played in all 13 games in his first collegiate action as a reserve lineman for Mizzou in Spent most of the season second on the depth chart behind veteran guard Austin Wuebbels... Did a bang-up job in the classroom and was rewarded by being named a 2nd-Team Academic All- Big 12 performer. 68 Parents - Chris & Kelly Britt... Interested in studying in the School of Education at Mizzou... Lists hobbies as weightlifting, sports in general, and beating everyone at football on XBox Chose Mizzou over Kansas State, among others... Has been a big boy from day one, as he was weighed in at 11 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons 2011 Mizzou Football Quinn Brown Offensive Lineman 6-3, 275, Sr.-Sq. Braymer, Mo. Braymer HS Veteran reserve offensive lineman who begins camp on the depth chart at the left guard position... Is the younger brother of former Tiger offensive lineman Colin Brown, who was a 5th-round draft pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009 Is in his fourth year in the program, and is on track to earn his degree in May of Contributed to the scout team offensive line in a number of spots throughout the year, mostly at the guard position... Saw his first college playing time against Miami (Ohio). 76 Parents Dave & Mona Brown Majoring in general studies, with a career goal of becoming a middle school math teacher Is the younger brother to former Tiger standout offensive lineman Colin Brown, who was a 5th-round draft pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Jimmy Burge Defensive Lineman 6-2, 290, Jr.-1L Houston, Texas Stratford HS 91 Physical bulldog in the trenches who looks to increase his presence on the field, after gaining valuable experience at tackle in Begins the fall listed second on the depth chart at the nosetackle spot, after he started six times last year. Earned his first letter after playing in 11 games and recording 16 tackles... Had one tackle in MU s games against McNeese State, San Diego State and Miami... Had one tackle against Oklahoma... Entered the starting lineup starting with the Nebraska game, filling in for injured Dominique Hamilton, and he started the rest of the way... Had two tackles against

5 Nebraska and recorded three stops at Texas Tech...Had three tackles in the regular season finale against Kansas. Parents - Bill & Janice Burge... Father is a Mizzou graduate, and he has grandparents that live in Columbia, near the Mizzou campus... Majoring in parks, recreation and tourism... Chose Mizzou over Texas A&M, Kansas, Boise State, Fresno State, Stanford, Houston and TCU, among others. BURGE Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total Totals Brayden Burnett Defensive Lineman 6-3, 245, So.-1L Southlake, Texas Carroll HS st-Team Academic All-Big 12 Playmaking defensive end who looks to continue his development at a position considered to be a strength of the team... Got good experience as a redshirt freshman a year, and had a productive spring camp that saw him end it with a 5-tackle outing in the Black & Gold Game... Begins fall camp listed at No. 3 on the depth at one end spot Is a tenacious competitor who displays a non-stop motor. Made nice contributions in his first year of action, as he played in all 13 games and registered five tackles in all, with single stops in games versus San Diego State, Miami (Ohio), Texas Tech, Iowa State and Kansas... Saw most of his action on special teams units, but began to see defensive snaps more and more throughout the year... Did a great job in the classroom, as he won 1st-Team Academic All-Big 12 honors for his efforts there Changed his jersey number to #55 during the spring, after wearing #95 in his first year in the Tiger program. Parents Paul & Jeri Burnett An outstanding student who was a 1st-Team Academic All-State selection in 2008 Is majoring in finance and banking at Mizzou Lists hobbies as fishing and playing ping pong Chose Mizzou over California, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Michigan State, Kansas and Colorado, among others. Jaleel Clark Wide Receiver 6-5, 210, So.-Sq. Allentown, Pa. Parkland HS Promising wide receiver talent who will look to work his way into the rotation of a deep and talented group of receivers on the Tiger offense, after gaining valuable experience a year ago primarily on special teams Has prototypical size to be a big, physical receiver, and if he can continue to make strides, he ll have a shot at contributing in 2011 Opens camp listed at No. 4 on the depth chart at the X-receiver position... Closed spring ball by making 3 catches for 23 yards in the Black & Gold Game Is a big target who many people feel is a sleeper with a huge upside, who flew under the radar until late in the recruiting game, largely due to the fact that his high school team featured the run game most prominently. Earned his first letter as one of the top special teams players on the kickoff coverage unit, where he played in all 13 games and made 13 tackles, including a season-best three in Mizzou s big win at Texas A&M... Also tallied two stops each in games against Colorado and McNeese State... Won the team s backup player of the week award for his work in preparation against Iowa State. 14 Parents Joseph & Arlene Stimpfl Majoring in hotel and restaurant management at Mizzou Lists hobbies as X-Box 360 and hanging out with friends Chose Mizzou over Penn State, Pittsburgh, Illinois, Boston College, West Virginia, Stanford and Minnesota, among others. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record 17

6 Jimmy Costello Quarterback 6-3, 220, Sr.-1L Liberty, Mo. Liberty HS Mizzou Football Jared Culver Tailback 5-11, 250, Jr.-2L Downer s Grove, Ill. South HS nd-Team Academic All-Big OUTLOOK Former walk-on quarterback who returns on scholarship for one last go-around to provide veteran leadership for a young position group... Enters fall camp listed at No. 3 on the depth chart, and is expected to provide good competition and leadership Did not compete in spring ball after initially deciding to forego his final year of eligibility, but accepted an offer from Tiger coaches to rejoin the program after spring ball, when the quarterback depth changed Earned his undergraduate degree in education in May of 2011, and will participate this season as a graduate student... In a demonstration of his arm strength, one day after practice a few seasons ago, won an impromptu competition between MU s quarterbacks (including Chase Daniel and Chase Patton) that involved standing in the south endzone at Memorial Stadium, and throwing the ball completely over the south stands and out of the stadium (he was the only one who achieved the feat). Was a valuable member of the team, providing veteran leadership to the quarterback group, as well as the offense... Did not see action in any games, but earned 2nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 honors for his work in the classroom... Completed 6-of-12 passes in the 2010 Spring Game for 57 yards. Parents Paul & Nancy Costello Lists a career goal of teaching and coaching when his playing days are over Was a member of the Liberty Christian Fellowship Youth Group Lists golfing and movies as his hobbies outside of football. COSTELLO Career Statistics G-GS Comp.-Att. Pct. Yds. TD INT Totals Impressive athlete and physical tailback prospect who will be on the Tiger squad for his fourth year Has been a valuable member of several special teams units over the last two seasons, and he has the size to potentially give the Mizzou offense a short-yardage option in the backfield... Enters fall camp listed sixth at tailback, where is the biggest of any of the Tiger backs, at 5-foot-11 and 250 pounds... Got 2 carries in the 2011 Spring Game (for 6 yards), while also catching 2 passes for 11 yards. Earned a second-straight letter for his efforts while seeing action in all 13 games during Mizzou s 10-win season... Made six tackles on special teams duties (including a season-high 2 stops against McNeese State), and got his first collegiate carry, against McNeese State when he went for a 2-yard gain... Also made single stops against San Diego State, Miami (Ohio), Texas Tech and Kansas... Won the team s backup player of the week award for his work during the week leading up to Mizzou s dominant win over rival Kansas. Parents Ronnie Culver & Vanessa McGriff-Culver Is majoring in parks, recreation and tourism at Mizzou, and chose MU over Wisconsin, Nebraska and Tennessee, among others Wants to eventually work in some capacity for a professional or collegiate team and/or do some teaching Lists hobbies as writing poetry and X-Box 360 Says he adventured outside the norm during his senior year in high school, and joined his school s cheerleading squad (his team finished second in the state as a senior), and also took part a musical Wins in the Last 4 Seasons

7 Nick Demien Offensive Lineman 6-6, 295, RS-Fr. Wentzville, Mo. Timberland HS 78 Terry Dennis Wide Receiver 6-3, 200, Sr.-Sq. Raymore, Mo. Raymore-Peculiar HS 80 One of the most dominant offensive line prospects in the nation who is playing for his homestate Tigers After taking a redshirt in his first year in the program, is looking to establish himself in the rotation of Mizzou s veteran offensive line... Begins fall drills listed fourth on the depth chart at right guard... (Last name is pronounced duh-mean). Redshirted in his first year in the program and showed each week that he s capable of being a standout contributor for years to come on the offensive line... Won the team s backup player of the week award for his work during Mizzou s preparation leading up to the game against Texas Tech. Sizeable wide receiver talent who will be in his fifth year with the Tiger program Also doubles as a long snapper, and he enters fall camp as a backup to returning starter Beau Brinkley at the position, while he is also looking to work into the mix at the Z-receiver spot Was an accomplished long snapper in high school, playing for one of the state s top prep programs... Is on track to earn his degree from Mizzou in December. Continued his valuable contributions to the team during weekly preparations throughout the season, as part of the offensive scout team, as well as the special teams units. HIGH SCHOOL Rated as the No. 1 overall prospect in the state of Missouri and as the nation s No. 11 offensive tackle by Rivals, and as the nation s No. 72 prospect overall, among all players Ranked as the nation s No. 5 offensive tackle by Scout.com, and as the nation s No. 13 offensive tackle by Tom Lemming, while ESPN.com puts him at No. 17 nationally at the position Won all of those accolades despite missing most of his senior year due to a knee injury Recovered in time to earn an invite to play in the prestigious U.S. Army All- American Bowl in January, where he moved over to right tackle, after playing left tackle primarily in high school His team won three straight conference and district championships thanks to his efforts, which earned him 1st-Team All-State individual accolades as well as two-time 1st-Team All-Conference mention Also an outstanding prep wrestler who took 5th place in the state championship meet in 2007, after being a state qualifier in 2006 High school coach Craig Collins Mother Leslee Demien Uncle David, was a football letterman at Mizzou in 1975 Interested in studying agricultural business or construction management at Mizzou Lists hobbies as trap shooting and fishing Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma, Nebraska, Oregon, Wisconsin, Florida State, Arkansas, Arizona, Iowa, Mississippi, UCLA and Kansas, among a slew of others. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Parent Evelyn Dennis Majoring in interdisciplinary studies Has a career goal of someday earning an anchor s spot with ESPN Is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Won a state title as a junior in high school in reader s theater for on-stage acting and performance art. Brendan Donaldson Defensive Lineman 6-2, 285, Sr.-1L St. Joseph, Mo. Central HS 58 Valuable and versatile lineman who helps give defensive line outstanding depth... After seeing action in 11 games at tackle a year ago, is ready to contribute even more, and he begins fall camp listed fourth on the depth at the nosetackle spot... Is scheduled to earn his undergraduate degree this December. Earned his first letter for the Tigers, playing in 11 games and registering eight tackles... Recorded two tackles, including a sack, in the win over McNeese State... Added a stop against Oklahoma and made two tackles vs. Nebraska... Had one tackle for loss against NU... Continued to earn 19

8 more playing time later in the season, making a tackle and forcing a fumble against Texas Tech... Added two stops in the win over Iowa State. Parents - Amos & Patty Donaldson... Father played offensive line for Kansas State... Majoring in marketing. Kony Ealy Defensive Lineman 6-5, 250, RS-Fr. New Madrid, Mo. New Madrid HS 97 An up-and-coming defensive end prospect who is full of potential and has Tiger coaches very excited about his future He s only played organized football for the last three years, so many feel he s got a huge upside in terms of continuing development Reminds people of departed star Aldon Smith, both in terms of raw athletic ability, as well as his physical build and potential... Redshirted a year ago, and enters fall camp listed second on the depth chart at one end position... Was very impressive during spring camp, and he closed things with a 4-tackle performance (including a QB sack) in the Black & Gold Spring Game... (First name is pronounced COE-knee / Last name is pronounced EE-lee). Showed his considerable athletic skills all throughout the season, working as part of the defensive scout team, while also getting bigger and stronger in the Tiger strength program... Won the team s defensive back-up player of the week award for his work in preparation for McNeese State Mizzou Football offense, while he also ran for 162 yards and 2 TDs, as well Notched 89 tackles as a junior, including 31 tackles for loss, and 10.5 quarterback sacks while adding 21 quarterback hurries On offense as a junior, caught 22 passes for 501 yards and 3 touchdowns Was also a standout on the basketball court for New Madrid, where he won all-state, and numerous all-district, all-region and all-conference honors High school coach Arlen Pixley. Parents Willie Ealy & Nettie Jones Interested in studying business management at Mizzou Lists hobbies as horseback riding, fishing, basketball, movies and reading Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Georgia Tech, Arkansas, Mississippi and Illinois, among others. Daniel Easterly Strong Safety 6-4, 190, RS-Fr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech HS 14 Up-and-coming safety prospect who is eager to earn his way into the playing rotation in his second year with the program... Lines up at strong safety, where he begins the fall listed at No. 3 on the depth chart, and he ll also be a likely candidate to see some time on various special teams units, as well... Had a productive spring camp that he closed out by making 6 tackles in the Black & Gold Game. Took a redshirt season in his first year in the Tiger program, and made good impressions for his efforts as part of the defensive scout team... Was honored with the team s defensive back-up player of the week award during preparations for the game against Nebraska. 20 HIGH SCHOOL Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 3 player in the state of Missouri, as well as the nation s No. 11 weakside defensive end prospect, in addition to considering him one of the nation s top 250 prep players overall Scout.com ranked him as the nation s #13 defensive end prospect, and said he is a good athlete who does well in space and who has good speed in pursuit Ranked as the nation s No. 49 defensive end prospect by ESPN.com Was a first-team all-state, all-conference, all-region and all-district selection after his senior season which saw him amass 104 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 12.5 quarterback sacks, 31 quarterback pressures, 5 forced fumbles, 7 pass break ups, 4 blocked kicks Also managed 27 receptions for 596 yards and 6 touchdowns on 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons HIGH SCHOOL Made his mark at the prep level playing at defensive back and linebacker and also serving as a standout on kickoff and punt coverage units, where he showed a fearless mentality, great speed and a natural athleticism Ranked by ESPN. com as the nation s No. 41 prep safety prospect Rivals. com ranked him as the No. 16 overall player at any position in the state of Michigan, and as the nation s No. 81 prep prospect at the athlete position Scout.com ranked him as the nation s No. 89 safety prospect Won All-State honors in each of his last two seasons Turned in 123 tackles, 4 forced fumbles and 14 pass break ups playing both safety and linebacker during his senior season in 2009 During his junior season, had 83 total tackles, and added 15 pass

9 break ups, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries Also was an outstanding performer in track, as he won all-state honors multiple times High school coach Thomas Wilcher Hails from the same high school as current Assistant A.D. & Head Strength Coach, Pat Ivey. Parents Zachary & Karen Easterly Was born in Kansas City and lived there until he was eight years old Hails from an athletic family, as his older brothers Zachary and Julian play football at Wayne State and Indiana State, respectively Interested in studying broadcast journalism at Mizzou s renowned School of Journalism Lists hobbies as making highlight tapes and playing basketball Chose Mizzou over Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Illinois, Purdue, Louisville and Minnesota, among many others. Will Ebner Linebacker 6-1, 230, Sr.-3L Friendswood, Texas Friendswood HS 32 Hawkeyes... After not playing in the first two games of the season, he had a team-high nine tackles against San Diego State... Made four tackles against Miami (Ohio) and also forced a fumble in that game... Had a pair of stops in the win over Texas A&M... Tied for the team lead with seven tackles against Oklahoma, including one TFL... Collected six tackles against Nebraska... Also had one pass break-up against the Cornhuskers... Made four tackles vs. Texas Tech... Did not play against Kansas State or Iowa State due to a neck strain... Returned to the field against Kansas, making six tackles in the win over the Jayhawks. Parents Tommy & Elaine Ebner Older brother Jake played tight end at the University of Houston, where their father Tommy also played college ball Majoring in finance and banking in Mizzou s esteemed School of Business A National Honor Society member who also is involved in Young Life, as well as Peer Assistance Leadership Society Chose Mizzou over Northwestern, Houston and UAB, among others Pre-Season 4th-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele) nd -Team Academic All-Big Hon. Men. All-Big 12 (Assoc. Press) nd -Team Academic All-Big Team Spring Most Improved LB Proven veteran linebacker with an all-conference resume who will look to be a leader of an experienced linebacking group... Holds down the top spot on the depth chart at the middle linebacker spot, and he s got 36 career games and 14 career starts under his belt... Had surgery in the off-season to repair his left foot, after playing with a cracked bone in the foot during the 2010 season that left him less than fully healthy... Missed the bulk of spring as he spent time rehabbing the foot, but will be fully healed in time for fall camp to start up in August... Is on pace to earn his undergraduate degree this December, in just threeand-a-half years. Had a tough bout with the injury bug most of the season, but he played through it to give solid contributions to Mizzou s much-improved defense... Missed a pair of games due to a neck strain, and played the entire season less than 100 percent due to a foot injury that he chose to delay surgery on until after the season... Ended with 47 tackles on the season, with one forced fumble and one tackle for loss while making eight starts overall... Was as close to 100 percent for the Insight Bowl against Iowa as any point in the season, and he responded by making a season-high 9 tackles versus the Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record EBNER Career Statistics Tackles Fumbles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total TFL-Yds. Sacks For. Rec Totals Kip Edwards Defensive Back 6-1, 195, Jr.-2L Arlington, Texas Bowie HS 1 Veteran performer who is primed to take over the starting duties at cornerback, after serving as an understudy to all-conference performers Carl Gettis and Kevin Rutland for the past two seasons... Has 26 games of experience under his belt, and Tiger coaches consider him a returning starter in essence, based on the significant snaps he s gotten over the past two years... Is one of the top overall athletes on the team who could also figure into the mix in the return game, as well. 21

10 22 Emerged as a mainstay in the secondary for the Tiger defense, as he was on the field significantly in pass situations as an extra defensive back... Turned in career-high numbers in most every category, including tackles (36), tackles for loss (5.0) and passes broken up (6), while also grabbing an interception and a QB sack, as well... Had two tackles (both solo stops) in the season opener against Illinois... One of his tackles vs. the Illini went for a loss of three yards... Made two stops (both solos) against McNeese State, including one for loss... Had three tackles, including one TFL against San Diego State... Also had a pass break-up against SDSU... Had two tackles against Miami (Ohio)... Had a season-high seven tackles against Colorado... Notched his second career interception in the fourth quarter against CU, returning it 49 yards and helping to secure Mizzou s second consecutive home shutout of the Buffaloes... Had 1.5 TFLs against Colorado, including a fourth-quarter sack... Made three tackles against Texas A&M and added three more stops in the win over Oklahoma... Had three tackles, including one TFL against Nebraska... Recorded a pair of stops and added a pass break-up against Texas Tech... Made three tackles against Kansas State... Recorded two tackles in the shutout of Iowa State and had three stops against Kansas. Parents Kip & Lecia Edwards Majoring in hotel and restaurant management... Says that Mizzou s academic reputation and dedication to students, as well as the relationship he forged with MU s coaches were all instrumental in his choosing to become a Tigers Chose Mizzou over Wisconsin, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Louisville and Kansas, among others. EDWARDS Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total INT-Yds. PBU Totals Wins in the Last 4 Seasons 2011 Mizzou Football Michael Egnew Tight End 6-6, 245, Sr.-3L Plainview, Texas Plainview HS Mackey Award Watch List CFPA Pre-Season TE Watch List Pre-Season 1st-Team All-American (Lindy s, Phil Steele) Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon, ESPN, Lindy s, Phil Steele, Blue Ribbon) Consensus 1st-Team All-American Mackey Award Finalist First Team All-Big 12 (AP, Coaches) Team Most Valuable Player Team Receiver of the Year Team Spring Most Improved TE A returning consensus 1st-Team All-American tight end who gives Mizzou arguably the best pass catching target in the nation at the position... Should be a leading pre-season candidate for All-American and Mackey Award honors, following in the footsteps of recent Tiger All-American tight ends Martin Rucker (2007) and Chase Coffman (2008)... Is also a standout in the classroom, as he s scheduled to earn his undergraduate degree this December, needing just threeand-a-half years to complete the task. Won consensus 1st-Team All-American honors as he burst onto the scene by leading all the nation s tight ends with 90 receptions for 762 yards and 5 touchdowns all coming after he caught a combined 7 passes for 47 yards in his first two seasons as a Tiger... Ranked third in the Big 12 and 10th in the nation with 6.92 receptions per game... His 90 catches on the year ranked third on MU s single-season receptions list and tied him with Chase Coffman for the MU season record for tight ends... Made 10 receptions for 60 yards against Illinois in his first career start... Scored the first touchdown of his career on a six-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert in the fourth quarter in MU s comeback win over the Illini... Had six catches in the home opener against McNeese State for 52 yards... That included a career-long 29-yard reception... Set a new career high with 13 receptions against San Diego State... Had 145 yards against SDSU, also a career best... The 13 receptions and 145 yards set new school single-game record for tight ends at Mizzou... Had four receptions for 41 yards in the victory over Miami (Ohio)... Caught two touchdowns against Colorado on receptions of 10 and seven yards... Caught six passes for 52 yards vs. CU... Had 10 receptions for 87 yards against Texas A&M... Caught a pass of Mizzou s first three plays of the game against TAMU... Had seven receptions against Oklahoma, including gamehigh 12-yard catch... Led the team with seven receptions against Nebraska for 70 yards... Caught three pass for 16

11 yards against Texas Tech... Made eight catches for 55 yards against Kansas State, including a long of 25 yards... Led the team with seven receptions against Iowa State for 77 yards... Put the Tigers on the board with an 11-yard TD catch in first quarter vs. ISU... Made five receptions for 35 yards against Kansas, and closed the year with a 7-catch outing in the Insight Bowl against Iowa, for 64 yards and a key touchdown. Parents Richard & Ersa Egnew Is the eighth of nine siblings Majoring in hotel and restaurant management Lists football, basketball and listening to music as his hobbies Major attractions to Mizzou included the Tiger coaches, players and campus Chose the Tigers over Purdue, TCU and New Mexico, among others. EGNEW Career Statistics G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. Long TD Totals Elvis Fisher Offensive Lineman 6-5, 295, Sr.-3L Saint Petersburg, Fla. Catholic HS Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (ESPN) Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon, Lindy s) Pre-Season 3rd-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele) Hon. Men. All-Big Team Interior Lineman of the Year Hon. Men. All-Big st-Team Freshman All-American 2008 Team Freshman of the Year One of the top linemen in the Big 12 who is in a position to contend for national honors as a senior... Has started 40-consecutive games, protecting the quarterback s blindside at left tackle... Part of a veteran line that has four of five starters returning... Missed the spring as he recovered from off-season shoulder surgery, but he ll be 100% for the fall... Is on pace to graduate in May of Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection by the league s coaches for his outstanding season... Ended the year with a masterful performance against Iowa in the Insight Bowl, where the Tiger line stymied and overpowered a stout Hawkeye defensive line... Started all 13 games along the way. Son of Jeff Fisher, who is a radio broadcaster and who has served in the past as a radio analyst for the University of South Florida football team Chose Mizzou over Florida, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina State and South Florida, among others. Marvin Foster Defensive Lineman 6-2, 290, So.-1L Fort Worth, Texas North Crowley HS Spring Team Most Improved DL nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 Promising talent who is looking to stay healthy so that he can lend to the depth in the trenches for the Tiger defensive line... Caught the attention of Tiger coaches with a strong spring camp that saw him win the team s most improved defensive lineman award... Begins camp listed as the primary backup to returning starter Dominique Hamilton at the noseguard position... Has had tough luck with staying healthy in his short time with the Tigers, as he sat out a majority of the 2009 season with a knee injury, and just when he was ready to hit the field for spring camp in 2010, he suffered another setback when he tore the pectoral muscle on his left side during weightlifting exercises the week before spring camp opened... Is an outstanding student who earned 2nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 honors last season. Recovered nicely from his pre-season pectoral muscle injury, and earned his first letter for the Tigers, as he played in 10 games in reserve duty... Was credited with two tackles, notching single stops in games against Kansas State and again in the 2010 Insight Bowl against Iowa

12 Parents Marvin & Cynthia Foster Father played football at TCU, and older brother, Marquay, played football at the University of Houston, and has played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints Has been a straight A student since beginning public schooling, and was on his school s honor roll all four years Is majoring in health sciences at Mizzou Lists hobbies as bowling, video games and reading Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Stanford, TCU and Baylor, among others Lists the family-like atmosphere and the town of Columbia as primary draws to the Mizzou campus Mizzou Football Parents - Willie & Pamela Franklin... Father was a standout tight end for Oklahoma and played in the NFL with the Baltimore Colts... Interested in studying communications while at Mizzou...Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Oregon, Oklahoma State, TCU and Kansas State, among others. FRANKLIN passing Statistics G-GS Passing Pct. Yds. TD INT Rating Totals James Franklin Quarterback 6-2, 225, So.-1L Corinth, Texas Lake Dallas HS Has the full attention of Tiger fans everywhere as he enters the fall as the heir apparent to take over the reins at quarterback a position where Mizzou s last three starters are currently in the NFL... Emerged from a spirited competition in the spring with the top spot on the depth chart, and he ll look to hang onto that spot after a summer spent honing his athletic and leadership skills... Was one of the nation s top dual-threat QBs in his prep days, and he has shown he can move the offense downfield with either his arm or his legs. Served as the understudy to eventual 1st-round NFL draft pick Blaine Gabbert, and saw action in 10 games as he was given snaps in key spots of most games... Was asked to use his size and strength in the run game most often, and he carried 23 times for 116 yards and 2 TDs, and he also completed 11-of-14 passes for 1 score... Completed six-ofeight passes in his first game for 25 yards against McNeese State... Carried the ball four times for 28 yards and scored a TD on an eight-yard run in the third quarter... Was 3-of-4 passing for 35 yards against Colorado... Picked up his first career TD pass on a seven-yard toss to Michael Egnew in the 4th quarter... Scored his second TD of the year on a threeyard run in the 4th quarter to help seal the Tigers victory over Oklahoma... Had two runs for a total of 17 yards, including a 17-yard rush on MU s first series... Carried the ball five times for 19 yards against Iowa State, including a 10-yard run on a 3rd-and-1 play Wins in the Last 4 Seasons FRANKLIN rushing Statistics G-GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long Totals Chris Freeman Offensive Lineman 6-8, 325, RS-Fr. Trotwood, Ohio Madison HS Highly-touted line prospect who continues to develop nicely in the Tiger program... Is still learning the game, as he s only been playing football since his junior year in high school, but there s no denying the size and raw physical ability he s got that has coaches excited about his future... If he continues his upward learning curve from last season, the sky is the limit... Opens camp battling at right tackle, where he s listed at the No. 2 spot behind awards candidate Dan Hoch... Changed his jersey to #74 this spring, after wearing #67 a year ago. Made his way to campus in time for fall camp, and he spent most of the year working on getting acclimated to the Tiger system and improving his conditioning and technique... Did not see action in any games, but showed promising progress with his development throughout the season. 74 Parents Mike & Tisha Freeman Had numerous scholarship offers from which to choose, and eventually chose Mizzou over Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Michigan, Oregon, West Virginia, UCLA, Wisconsin, Tennessee and Oklahoma, among others.

13 E.J. Gaines Defensive Back 5-10, 185, So.-1L Independence, Mo. Fort Osage HS 31 Anthony Gatti Offensive Lineman 6-6, 295, RS-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Parkway North HS 70 Exciting young prospect who Tiger coaches feel has the potential to step right in for departed veterans Carl Gettis and Kevin Rutland at cornerback... Gained some valuable experience last year as a true freshman, and showed during an impressive spring camp that he s got the ability to be a playmaker in the secondary... Closed out spring camp by grabbing an interception and breaking up two passes in the Black & Gold Game, and he begins fall camp listed atop the depth at one of the cornerback spots. Earned a letter as a true freshman, as he proved quickly in fall camp that he was ready to contribute to the Tiger defense... Played in all 13 games and recorded 26 tackles in all and broke up a pass as he saw time on special teams, and also more and more on defense as the year progressed... Made one tackle against Illinois, in his first collegiate appearance... Had three stops against McNeese State... Added three tackles in both the Miami (Ohio) game Colorado game... Had another three-tackle game against Nebraska... Best game of the year came at Texas Tech, as he made eight tackles (all solo stops)... Recorded two tackles against Kansas and also broke up a pass in MU s domination of its border rival. Parents - Edwin Gaines & Alta Bailey... Interested in studying management at Mizzou... Lists hobbies as reading and playing video games, especially Madden Football... Has served as a referee for little league basketball games in his spare time... Chose Mizzou very early in the recruiting process, soon after receiving a scholarship offer. GAINES Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total TFL INT PBU Totals A tough, aggressive lineman who has outstanding strength A strong spring camp helped him work his way up the depth on a veteran offensive line, and he begins camp listed No. 2 on the depth at the left tackle position... (Last name is pronounced GOT-ee). Redshirted in his first season with the program, and showed daily that he s got the potential to be an oustanding contributor for a long time. HIGH SCHOOL Ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 11 overall prospect in the state of Missouri, as well as the nation s No. 43 offensive tackle prospect Scout.com puts him at No. 74 in the nation among tackle prospects Named a 1st-Team All-State selection at offensive tackle as a senior in 2009 as his team made the semi-finals of the state championships Was forced to miss his team s playoff run due to a knee injury suffered in the final regular-season game Was named the Suburban South Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, among other honors Was a 2nd-Team All-State selection as a junior in 2008, in addition to being 1st-Team All-Conference Played on three district champion teams at Parkway North Also lettered in hockey and baseball, as well as throwing the shot put with the track and field squad High school coach Bob Bunton Hails from the same high school as former fallen Tiger Aaron O Neal. Parents Ralph & Linda Gatti Has two older brothers who currently attend Mizzou Interested in studying communications at Mizzou Lists hobbies as music, sports, video games and cars Claims that he is a neat freak who is also a good dancer, and that he is a master at the video game Call of Duty Also claims that he once ate almost every item in one sitting in the green seat menu of a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game Chose Mizzou over Wisconsin, Mississippi, Kansas, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt and Indiana, among many others Has been a Tiger fan most of his life, but mentioned the relationships he built during the recruiting process with Tiger coaches and players, as well as MU s topnotch facilities, as major drawing points. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record 25

14 Brandon Gerau Wide Receiver 6-0, 185, Sr.-2L Columbia, Mo. Rock Bridge HS Mizzou Football Ashton Glaser Quarterback 6-0, 205, So.-Sq. Springdale, Ark. Springdale HS Spring Team Most Improved Special Teams Player Award Sure-handed receiver who has shown an ability to fearlessly go over the middle and make tough catches in traffic... Is listed No. 2 on the depth chart at the Z-receiver spot heading into fall camp, and he ll also be the top candidate to take over the primary holding duties for place kicks... Closed out the spring by catching a touchdown pass from James Franklin (from one yard out) in the Black & Gold Game... Had 3 catches for 15 yards overall in the scrimmage... Excelled during spring ball enough as a holder to win the team s most improved special teams player award during camp... Is on pace to graduate from Mizzou this December. Averaged a solid 17.1 yards per reception in his most extensive playing time of his career... That average was good for 2nd-best among Tiger receivers, and he ended with career highs in receptions (7) and yardage (120), while playing in all 13 games during the year... First catch of the season went for 12 yards in the opener against Illinois... Had a 28-yard reception against San Diego State and made a 27-yard grab in the Miami (Ohio) game... The catch vs. San Diego State was the longest of his career... Had one reception for 20 yards against Texas A&M... Made one grab against Oklahoma (nine yards)... Had a 14-yard catch vs. Nebraska... Also grabbed a pass for 10 yards in Mizzou s 2010 Insight Bowl contest against Iowa. Parents John & Stacy Gerau Has plans to own his own business after his playing days are done. Highly-touted dual-threat quarterback prospect who is in his third year with the program, after being a January enrollee at Mizzou prior to the 2009 season Looks to be right in the middle of the race for the starting quarterback job that was vacated with the early departure to the NFL by Blaine Gabbert... Begins fall camp listed at No. 2 on the depth chart... Enjoyed some impressive spring performances, and he closed camp with a 14-of-17 passing day in the Black & Gold Game, for 95 yards. Continued his development in the Mizzou offensive attack and got another year of experience in the system... Completed 8-of-12 passes in the 2010 Spring Game for 44 yards, and also ran twice for 12 yards in the game. Parents Sean & Carin Glaser Interested in studying business at Mizzou Lists hobbies as working out, playing golf and playing X-Box Chose Mizzou over Arkansas, Auburn, Kansas State and Oklahoma State, among others. Zaviar Gooden Linebacker 6-2, 230, Jr.-2L Pflugerville, Texas Pflugerville HS Pre-Season Bednarik Watch List Pre-Season Nagurski Watch List Pre-Season 4th-Team All-American (Phil Steele) Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele) Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon) Hon. Men. All-Big st-Team Academic All-Big Wins in the Last 4 Seasons Should challenge for all-league honors in his second year as a starter at the weakside linebacker spot... Is arguably the best pure athlete on the team, pound-for-pound, and he uses that speed, agility and strength to his advantage on the field

15 to make plays and get to spots where many can t... Wears #25 in honor of former fallen Tiger Aaron O Neal, and will wear the honored jersey until his graduation, then he ll pass it along to another linebacker teammate. Emerged as one of the top playmakers for the Tiger defense, as he led the team with 85 tackles in his first year as a starter, playing on a unit which was one of the most improved defenses in the nation during Was very consistent throughout the season, as he had no less than 5 tackles in every game against FBS competition, and he accounted for 5 turnovers in all, including 2 recovered fumbles, 2 interceptions and 1 forced fumble while notching 7.5 tackles for loss and 3 QB sacks in all... Tied for second on the team with eight tackles in the season opener against Illinois... Started at linebacker against UI, his first career start... Made five tackles in the win over San Diego State... Had seven stops against Miami (Ohio)... Also had a fumble recovery against the RedHawks... Made eight tackles against Colorado... Included in the eight tackles was two TFLs and one sack... Added a pass break-up against CU... Tied for the team lead with an eighttackle performance against Texas A&M... Made his first career interception against Oklahoma... The INT came in the fourth quarter, helping MU put away the Sooners... Added five tackles against OU... Tied for second on the team with seven tackles against Nebraska... Had three TFLs against the Huskers, including two sacks... Made seven tackles, including one for a loss against Texas Tech... Picked off a pass and returned it 10 yards, for his second INT of Also had three pass break-ups against the Red Raiders... Made nine tackles and had 1.5 TFLs against Kansas State. Parents Maury & Tonia Gooden Has an interest in studying entrepreneurship in MU s College of Business... Spent time volunteering in his local PALS program, as well as the Ready, Set, Teach program Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma, Purdue, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Texas Tech and Iowa State, among others. Dominique Hamilton Defensive Lineman 6-5, 305, Sr.-3L El Paso, Texas Chapin HS Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon) Proven veteran performer in the trenches who looks to combine with running mate Terrell Resonno to give the Tigers one of the best pairs of defensive tackles in the Big 12 Conference Holds down the top spot on the depth chart at the nose tackle position, where he has proved to be a stout defender against the run... Despite missing half of last season, made enough of an impression to earn pre-season 1st-Team All-Big 12 honors this summer from Athlon... Sat out spring drills as he continued to rehab from his broken foot, an injury which knocked him out of the last half of the 2010 season... Will be fully healthy once camp starts up in August... Is on pace to graduate this December. Was coming into his own as a formidable force on the Tiger defensive line, before seeing his season ended early in game number seven, when he sustained a broken foot early in Mizzou s win over #1-ranked Oklahoma... Had started all seven games to that point, and registered 20 total tackles on the season before getting hurt, including 2.0 tackles for loss (13 yards) and 1.5 sacks... Had a season-high five tackles against San Diego State, and made four stops against Miami (Ohio)... Broke free against Colorado for three tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack of CU s Tyler Hansen... Recorded three tackles at Texas A&M, including being credited with a half-sack. 90 GOODEN Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Asst. Total TFL FF FR Totals Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Son of Zul-tan Jackson Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Colorado and Arizona State, among others. HAMILTON Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Asst. Total TFL FF Totals

16 Mark Hill Offensive Lineman 6-6, 290, So.-Sq. Branson, Mo. Branson HS Outstanding overall athlete who comes from an athletic family, and played offensive tackle and defensive end for Branson High School Moves over to right guard for the fall, where he ll look to crack the rotation after spending the last two years on his development in the Mizzou program... Begins camp listed 3rd on the depth chart at right guard... Saw action in two games last year as a redshirt freshman, and was lined up primarily at left tackle. Continued his development in the Tiger program, and saw action in reserve duty in a pair of games, seeing the field against Miami (Ohio) and against rival Kansas... Spent the year listed as No. 2 on the depth chart at the left tackle spot, behind All-Big 12 performer Elvis Fisher. Parents Troy & Susan Hill Father is 6-foot-8, and his older brother, Steven, is a 7-footer who played basketball for Arkansas Interested in studying business management at Mizzou Is a member of the National Honor Society Lists hobbies as riding four-wheelers, weight lifting, hanging out with friends, and playing ping pong Chose Mizzou over Kansas, Arkansas and Wyoming, among others. Trey Hobson Defensive Back 5-11, 185, Sr.-3L Stanley, Kan Blue Valley HS Spring Team Most Improved Defensive Back 2011 Mizzou Football fumble recovery in the Black & Gold Spring Game to close out spring camp... Is on pace to earn his sociology degree from Mizzou this August. Continued his solid contributions in the Tiger secondary, as well as on special teams, and ended the year six tackles in all... Had two tackles in the season opener against Illinois... made on stop in the win over Miami (Ohio)... had a pair of tackles at Texas A&M and made one stop against Kansas. Parents Albert & Delisha Hobson Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Michigan State, Kansas State, Northwestern and Kansas, among others. HOBSON Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Asst. Total TFL PBUs Totals Dan Hoch Offensive Lineman 6-7, 320, Sr.-3L Harlan, Iowa Harlan HS Pre-Season Outland Watch List Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon) Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele) nd-Team All-Big st-Team Academic All-Big Hon. Men. All-Big nd-Team Academic All-Big Team Off. Lineman of the Year Team Spring Most Improved OL 28 Veteran back who has 36 games of experience and who expects to factor into the mix at corner, where the Tigers lose both starters from a year ago... Opens camp listed 2nd on the depth at one of those corner spots, and played very well in the spring, as he won the team s most improved defensive back award... Had 4 tackles and a 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons One of the top tackles in the Big 12 who should challenge for national honors in his 3rd year as a starter at right tackle... Landed on the pre-season watch list for the prestigious Outland Trophy, and was named pre-season 1st-Team All- Big 12 by Athlon Magazine... Became engaged in July to longtime sweetheart Megan Christopher, who has been a standout catcher for Mizzou s powerhouse softball team (Christopher won Big 12 defensive player of the year honors as a senior in 2011)... Has made 26 consecutive starts and

17 has played in all 40 games over the past three seasons... Is on pace to graduate this December (education degree), in just three-and-a-half years... Became the first-ever true freshman offensive lineman to ever play for Gary Pinkel, as he played in all 14 games during 2008 as a true freshman. Had an outstanding season that saw him earn 2nd-Team All- Big 12 honors, as part of a veteran offensive line that allowed only 22 sacks... Helped Mizzou s running game rush for at least 200 yards in three of the last four games of the regular season, including a season-high 260 yards against Texas Tech. Parents Kyle & Lori Hoch Lists fishing, playing video games and paint ball as his hobbies Listed MU s facilities and educational opportunities as a major drawing point for him Is studying in MU s School of Education, with an ultimate goal of working in secondary education Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State, among many others. Matt Hoch Defensive Lineman 6-5, 260, RS-Fr. Harlan, Iowa Harlan HS 89 Tough, physical player who made the move to defensive end in the spring after spending his first year in the program at tight end... Tiger coaches feel he s in the right spot, and are excited to see his strength, agility and high-end energy applied to the end position... Showed to be a quick learner in spring ball, and he closed camp by making a pair of tackles in the Black & Gold Spring Game... Begins fall camp listed third on the depth chart at one end spot... (Last name is pronounced HOE-k). Took a redshirt in his first year in the Tiger program, and spent the year working with the offensive scout team as a tight end prospect... Showed an oustanding work ethic from the start, and he was twice awarded with the team s offensive back-up player of the week award during the year, for his efforts during preparations for games against Illinois and Oklahoma... Was an early enrollee at MU in January, in time to take part in spring camp. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record HIGH SCHOOL Standout two-way player at the prep level who excelled as a linebacker on defense and as a running back and tight end on offense Was rated as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Iowa by Rivals.com, and as the nation s No. 24 strongside defensive end prospect Ranked by ESPN.com as the nation s No. 87 defensive end prospect Won 1st-Team All- State honors each of his last two seasons, and helped lead his team to a state championship as a senior in 2009, winning MVP honors in the state title game as well Registered 137 tackles and 28 tackles for loss in 2009, and added 702 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, while catching 22 passes for 282 yards as well on offense Led team in tackles as a junior as well, going for 98 stops and 20 tackles for loss with 8 quarterback sacks, while also seeing some action at tight end for a team which reached the state quarterfinals Had 92 tackles as a sophomore Also a standout wrestler for his school High school coach Curt Bladt. Parents Kyle & Lori Hoch Majoring in health professions, with an ultimate goal of studying for the dental profession Is the younger brother of starting offensive lineman Dan Hoch Lists hobbies as four-wheeling, fishing and paintball Chose Mizzou over Iowa, Oregon, Nebraska, Stanford, Kansas State and Iowa State, among others Cites the gameday atmosphere at Mizzou and the family feel of the program as major attractions for him. Tristen Holt Defensive Back 6-0, 190, RS-Fr. Gilmer, Texas Gilmer HS 2 Highly-touted athlete who was a standout prep defensive back with outstanding size, speed and instincts Is expected to challenge for playing time at cornerback, where he begins the fall listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at one corner spot... Is also a good candidate to contribute to various special teams units, as well... Changed his jersey to #2 this spring, after wearing #46 in his first year with the Tigers. Took a redshirt in his first year in the Tiger program, and showed potential to be a contributor for a long time to come... Was twice named the team s defensive back-up player of the week, for his efforts in practice leading up to games against Oklahoma and Iowa State. 29

18 30 HIGH SCHOOL Played both corner and wide receiver for his school, and was a two-time All-State performer for a very successful prep program Gilmer won the state championship in 2009, going a perfect 15-0, and finished as runners-up during his sophomore season of 2007 Ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 49 overall prospect at any position in the state of Texas, and also by Rivals as the nation s No. 24 cornerback prospect Caught 39 passes for 806 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior, while adding 34 tackles, 3 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles As a junior in 2008, registered over 40 tackles and broke up 8 passes Also participated in basketball and track and field for his school High school coach Jeff Traylor Hails from the same high school as fellow 2010 Mizzou signee Braylon Webb (they are cousins). Parents Cedric Holt & Teameka Webb Chose Mizzou over Arkansas, Texas Tech, Baylor and Houston, among others. Jimmie Hunt Wide Receiver 6-1, 200, RS-Fr. Cahokia, Ill. Cahokia HS 88 Is a fast, powerful and explosive athlete who has good hands and leadership skills Begins camp working to fight his way into the rotation in a veteran group of wide receivers, and he starts camp listed at No. 4 on the depth at the H-receiver position... Had some impressive moments during spring ball, and he caught one pass in the Black & Gold Game to close it out. Ended up taking a redshirt in his first season as a Tiger, but he was impressive enough during August two-a-days to where it looked like he might play as a true freshman... An ankle injury sustained early on in fall camp held him back though, and coaches decided to give him a year to fully develop and preserve a redshirt... Won the team s offensive back-up player of the week award for his outstanding efforts during the week of the Kansas State game. HIGH SCHOOL An outstanding athletic talent who excelled on both sides of the ball for his school Made his mark mostly as a safety on defense and a wide receiver on offense, but he also played some cornerback, linebacker and running back, in addition to holding for place kicks and returning kicks and punts, and he even punted on occasion Ranked by Tom Lemming 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons as the nation s No. 23 safety prospect Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 7 prospect at any position in the state of Illinois, and projected him as the nation s No. 43 wide receiver prospect as well A three-time team captain who was his squad s most outstanding player each of the last two seasons, in addition to being named to various All-State squads as both a junior and senior Led his team in 2009 with 94 tackles, to go along with 3 interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries, while catching 36 passes for 640 yards and 13 TDs on offense Team won 9 games in 2009 and reached the state playoffs Caught eight passes for 126 yards and one touchdown in the playoff opener, while also running in a pair of two-point conversions in his team s 30-0 win Had 93 tackles and 10 quarterback sacks as a junior in 2008, while catching 35 passes for 905 yards and 11 TDs on offense for a team which reached the state semi-finals Also competed in basketball and track and field at the prep level High school coach Antwyne Golliday. Parents Jimmie Hunt, Sr. & Clarissa Buchanan Lists hobbies as hanging out with friends, watching television and playing games Chose Mizzou over Kansas, Kansas State, Illinois, Purdue and Indiana, among others. Jerrell Jackson Wide Receiver 6-1, 185, Sr.-3L Houston, Texas Jefferson Davis HS nd-Team Academic All-Big nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 One of the potential top playmakers in the Big 12 Conference who is looking to expand his leadership role in his final year as a Tiger... Is the prime candidate to man the X-receiver position, where he started nine games a year ago and posted career numbers... Is on pace to earn his health sciences degree from Mizzou in May of 2012, and has earned 2nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 honors each of the last two years for his hard work in the classroom. Was a game-breaker in his most extensive action of his career, turning in career-high numbers of 50 receptions for 656 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown as well on a jet sweep against Kansas State... Made 9 starts in all in 12 games, despite suffering a broken bone in his wrist early in preseason camp... While it was thought he d miss a few games, he came back very quickly and was in the starting lineup for the season opener against Illinois... Caught four passes for 50 yards, including a 14-yard reception in the

19 first quarter and a 16-yard grab in the fourth quarter... Will always be remembered for his star performance in Mizzou s win over #1-ranked Oklahoma, as he made a careerhigh 9 receptions for 139 yards, including a thrilling 38-yard reception in the fourth quarter that gave Mizzou the lead for good... Also closed the year in strong fashion, as he caught 9 passes in the Insight Bowl against Iowa for 129 yards... Had three grabs for 43 yards against McNeese State... Scored his first TD of the year and the third of his career on a 24- yard reception against MSU... Had four catches for 47 yards against San Diego State... Had a 20-yard grab to start the Tigers game-winning drive... Also had a big block on T.J. Moe s catch and run for the game-winning touchdown... Did not play against Miami (Ohio) due to an injury... Caught three passes for 51 yards against Colorado, including a 30- yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, his second TD of the year... Had four receptions for 55 yards against Texas A&M... Made two receptions for 19 yards against Nebraska... Had one catch, for 15 yards, against Texas Tech... Caught four passes for 45 yards in the win over Kansas State... Scored on a nine-yard run on an end-around in the second quarter against the Wildcats... Made four catches for 34 yards against Iowa State... Made three receptions for 33 yards in the win over Kansas... Continued his strong work in the classroom, as he was named 2nd-Team Academic All- Big 12 for the second straight season. Parents Vernon Jackson & Denise Robinson Chose Mizzou over TCU, among others. JACKSON Career Statistics G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Totals Kenji Jackson Strong Safety 5-10, 200, Sr.-3L Mansfield, Texas Mansfield HS 13 A fierce hitter over the middle and a strong run supporter from his strong safety position, where he is looking to build on his outstanding junior season of a year ago... Will be looked to for leadership in the secondary, as he s the elder statesman by far for a defense that lost both starting cornerbacks and the starting free safety from last year s unit... Has 38 games and 22 starts of experience under his belt... Is an outstanding student who is on pace to earn his undergraduate degree in communications this December in just three-and-a-half years, as he played as a true freshman. Turned in an oustanding junior season, as he won the starting job at strong safety, and stayed there all season, playing a key role in Mizzou s defense developing into one of the tops in the Big 12 and one of the most improved in the nation... Ended the year with a career-high 66 tackles, while grabbing a pair of interceptions and breaking up 5 passes in all on the season... Had four tackles against Illinois... Made his third career interception in the fourth-quarter of MU s come-frombehind victory... Returned the INT 32 yards... Intercepted a pass for the second time in as many games as he picked off a pass against McNeese State, returning it 16 yards... Added two tackles in the win over MSU... Recorded five tackles against San Diego State... Was also credited with a pass break-up against the Aztecs... Led the team with 13 tackles (10 of which were solo stops) against Miami (Ohio)... Had two TFL s against the RedHawks... Also forced a fumble in that game... Had a six-tackle performance in the shutout win over Colorado... Recorded five tackles against Texas A&M... Had a four-tackle performance against Oklahoma, with all four being solo stops... Made five tackles against Nebraska, including on tackle-for-loss... Recorded two stops at Texas Tech... Had three tackles and recorded one pass breakup against Kansas State... Made five tackles against Iowa State... Recorded five tackles against Kansas, four of which were solo stops. Parents Dwight & Wanda Jackson Identified Mizzou s beautiful campus, impressive football facilities and the positive family-like atmosphere of the Tiger football program as major draws Has an interest in business or nutrition and fitness as his area of study at MU Chose Mizzou over Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and TCU, among others Pre-Season 3rd-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon) Pre-Season 4th-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele) Team Safety of the Year nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record JACKSON Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo Asst. Tot. INT-Yds PBU FF Totals

20 Gerrand Johnson Defensive Lineman 6-2, 280, Fr. Rayville, La. Rayville HS A promising and athletic big man who enrolled early in January and took part in spring ball to get a jump on his fellow incoming freshmen... Has great size and strength despite his relative youth, and after turning in a solid spring camp, he ll begin the fall listed at No. 4 on the depth chart at the nosetackle spot. HIGH SCHOOL Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation s No. 57 defensive tackle prospect, as well as the No. 38 overall prospect at any position in the talent-rich state of Louisiana Similarly, ESPN.com lists him as the nation s No. 58 defensive tackle prospect Was a three-time All-District performer for Rayville High School, and also added All-Northeast Louisiana honors as a senior when he made 84 tackles, including 9 sacks, and gathered 2 fumble recoveries Won those same honors, and also added All-State mention during his junior season, which saw him rack up 91 tackles, 7 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 3 blocked punts for the season High school coach Bo Barton. Mother Sandra Johnson Is interested in studying the areas of fisheries and wildlife at Mizzou Lists hobbies as playing most sports and hanging out with friends Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Mississippi State, among others. Andrew Jones Tight End 6-5, 255, Sr.-3L Smithville, Mo. Smithville HS Mizzou Football Saw action in all 13 games on the year and caught one pass for a seven-yard gain against McNeese State... Also played a key role on several special teams units throughout the season, helping the Tigers excel in those areas. Parents Carl & Betty Jones Had more than 30 scholarship offers, and could have gone to virtually any school in the country, but he chose Mizzou over such programs as Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, Clemson, Colorado, Kansas State and Vanderbilt, among many others. jones Career Statistics G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. Long Totals Henry Josey Tailback 5-10, 190, So.-1L Angleton, Texas Angleton HS Team Freshman of the Year Speedy tailback with the ability to hit big gainers every time he touches the ball... Begins fall camp listed at No. 3 on the depth chart, but he figures to share plenty of opportunities, after his impressive freshman campaign... Changed his jersey to #20 this spring, after wearing #41 last season nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 Proven veteran tight end who is a true son of Mizzou to the core... Looks to finish his career in style, and to figure more prominently into the offensive attack in He begins fall camp listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at the tight end spot... Caught a pair of passes for 19 yards in the Black & Gold Spring Game to close out spring drills... Is on pace to earn his undergraduate degree in agriculture this December taking just three-and-ahalf years. 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons Was named the team s freshman of the year for his contributions to MU s 10-win season... Was 2nd on the team with 437 rushing yards, and his 5.8 average per carry tied for best on the team among those with 25 tries or more... Burst onto the scene with a record-setting day in the home opener against McNeese State, running for 112 yards on seven carries and 3 TDs (6, 6 and 62 yards)... Scored on three of his first four carries... Was the first true freshman to score three TDs for MU since 1995 (Corby Jones)... Ran the ball eight times for 54 yards against Miami (Ohio)... Had a 28-yard TD run against Miami... Had a team-high 14 carries against Oklahoma for 64 yards... Also had one reception for nine yards against OU... Ran the ball nine times for 49 yards

21 in the win over Kansas and scored on a 10-yard run in the 2nd quarter of the Insight Bowl against Iowa... Got a spot start in the backfield at Texas Tech for his first career start. Grandparents - Thomas & Eula Josey... Interested in studying in MU s School of Education... Lists hobbies as fishing and relaxing... Chose Mizzou over TCU, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Purdue and Baylor, among others. JOSEY Career Statistics G-GS Rushes Yds. Avg. TD Long Totals Wes Kemp Wide Receiver 6-4, 220, Sr.-3L St. Louis, Mo. DeSmet HS 8 Parents Randy & Doris Kemp Father is a 1975 graduate of Mizzou, as is his older brother Chris (2004 graduate)... Cousin Tony plays baseball at Vanderbilt and played in the College World Series as a freshman outfielder in Has done work with a local Big Brothers program in his hometown Chose Mizzou over many prominent football programs, including Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota and Ole Miss, among numerous others. kemp Career Statistics G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Totals Luke Lambert Linebacker 6-3, 230, Sr.-3L Brookfield, Mo. Brookfield HS nd-Team Academic All-Big Team Spring Most Improved WR A leader on and off the field for the Tiger receiving group, who looks to cap his solid career in fashion this year... Will be in his 3rd year as a starter, with 26 consecutive starts under his belt coming into the season at the Z-receiver spot... Is a business major who is on pace to earn his undergraduate degree this December - in just threeand-a-half years. Continued his development into a go-to guy for the Tiger offense, as he nearly doubled his previous best in season receptions, with Took those catches for 420 yards and three TDs... Was his best against some of the tougher competition, as he caught 24 of his passes and 267 yards and 2 TDs against the likes of Illinois (3-46), Texas A&M (10-89, 2 TDs), Oklahoma (4-71) and Iowa (7-61)... Caught his first TD of the year on a 33-yard reception against Miami (Ohio)... Finished with three catches for 43 yards against the RedHawks... Set a career high with 10 catches against Texas A&M for 89 yards... Scored two touchdowns, his first career multi-td game... Put MU on the board against TAMU on a five-yard catch, then scored on a 10-yard reception... Had four grabs for 71 yards in the win over Oklahoma...Added one rush for nine yards against KSU. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Team Captain Team Special Teams MVP Team Special Teams MVP Was awarded a medical redshirt which gives him a fifth year, after being able to play in only three games a year ago due to hamstring and knee injuries... Was held out for a majority of the spring in order to continue his rehab work from off-season knee surgery... Is ready to go for the fall now, and will be 100 percent when camp opens up in August... Is playing the 2011 season as a graduate student, as he earned his undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences in December of Was voted a team captain by his teammates in fall camp, and was ready for a standout senior campaign, only to get derailed by a hamstring and knee injury that kept him to just three games... Prior to the injuries, got his year off to a great start by making 8 tackles in the season opener against Illinois... Also had one TFL for a loss of two yards... Suffered a hamstring injury in fourth quarter vs. Illinois that sidelined him for the McNeese State, San Diego State and Miami (Ohio) games... Returned to the field against Colorado, recording six tackles... Had 1.5 TFLs including one sack against the Buffaloes... Made three tackles against Texas A&M before leaving the game with the knee injury which cost him the rest of the season. 33

22 Parents - Steve & Diane Lambert. LAMBERT Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total TFL Sacks FF Totals Kendial Lawrence Tailback 5-9, 190, Jr.-2L Rockwall, Texas Rockwall-Heath HS Team Spring Most Improved Tailback Big play back who is a longdistance threat anytime he touches the ball... Figures to share the duties of Mizzou s deep and experienced tailback crew, as all four top ball carriers return from a year ago... Begins fall camp listed atop the depth at tailback after turning in an impressive and consistent spring session... Won the team s most improved tailback award for the spring, due to his outstanding work... Could also potentially factor into the return game in some fashion Mizzou Football the Aggies... Carried the ball six times for 12 yards against Oklahoma, and nearly scored on a 13-yard run in the fourth quarter, as he was marked out of bounds just shy of the goal line... Added a 22-yard reception vs. OU... Ran for 55 yards on six carries (9.2 avg.) against Nebraska... Led the team with 96 yards on six carries against Texas Tech... Scored his third TD of the year on a 71-yard run in the first quarter, which set a new season-long play for Mizzou... Gained 22 yards on four carries in the victory over Kansas State... Ran the ball six times against Iowa State... Rushed for 75 yards on 10 carries against Kansas, including a 31-yard touchdown run in the second quarter... Also had one reception (for 24 yards) against KU. Parents Kendrick & Hortencia Lawrence Interested in studying management in the esteemed College of Business at Mizzou Lists hobbies as football, track, family, friends and shopping Chose Mizzou over Arizona, Kansas, Southern Mississippi, Louisville, Mississippi State, Houston, SMU and Iowa State, among many others. LAWRENCE Career Statistics G-GS Rush-Yds. Avg. TDs Long Rec.-Yds TDs Long Totals Wesley Leftwich Wide Receiver 6-2, 195, Fr. Columbia, Mo. Hickman HS Continued his development into a valuable weapon in the Tiger offense, as he posted career highs in every category... In 12 games (missed one due to a shoulder injury), he carried 73 times for 422 yards and 4 TDs, and his 5.8 avergage per rush tied for the team high... Just missed his first career 100- yard game at Texas Tech, when he carried 6 times for 96 yards, including a 71-yard TD in the first quarter that gave the Tigers a 14-0 lead at the time... Carried the ball seven times for 20 yards against Illinois... Also caught a pair of passes as he started for the first time in his career... Was limited in the second half after suffering a bruised shoulder vs. Illinois and sat out the game McNeese State game... Led the team with 63 rushing yards on eight carries against Miami (Ohio)... Scored his first career TD on a career-long 39-yard run against the RedHawks... Had six carries against Colorado... Carried the ball 11 times for 44 yards against Texas A&M... Scored his second TD of the year on a two-yard run against 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons A multi-sport star for hometown Hickman High School who excelled in football and track for the Kewpies Enrolled early at Mizzou in January, and took part in spring camp, where he spent the spring getting acclimated to the Tiger program and college life in general... Did a nice job during spring ball, and showed that he s got considerable athletic skills to offer... Begins fall camp listed 4th on the depth chart at the X-receiver spot. HIGH SCHOOL Ranked as the No. 16 overall prospect at any position in the state of Missouri by Rivals.com Was featured primarily as a wideout, catching 16 passes in 2010 for 257 yards and 4 touchdowns, after catching 17 passes for 376 yards and 5 scores during his junior season Is considered a receiver with great hands, who is tough with a strong frame and good speed Also ran 20 times as a junior for 180 yards and 3

23 touchdowns Also served as his team s punter, and won All-State honors at the position by state coaches as a junior, while taking home all-district punter honors as a senior Also won all-district honors as a junior wide receiver Is an accomplished track athlete who took 5th place in the long jump in the 2010 state championship meet, after taking 6th place in the same event in 2009 Also ran a leg on the 800-meter relay team which took 6th place at state in 2010 High school coach Jason Wright. Parents Jim & Valerie Leftwich Plans to study psychology at Mizzou Lists hobbies as lifting weights and playing X-Box Chose Mizzou over Stanford, Illinois and Iowa among many others. Marcus Lucas Wide Receiver 6-5, 205, So.-1L Liberty, Mo. Liberty HS 85 for 819 yards and nine touchdowns, and as a junior, tallied 58 receptions for 1,176 yards and 18 scores... Caught 32 passes for 572 yards and 9 TDs during his sophomore season... In addition to his football exploits, was also a standout in basketball and track and field for Liberty High... High school coach - Joel Wells. Mother - Monique Lucas, who lettered for Mizzou s women s basketball team from Interested in studying either business or sports medicine at Mizzou... Lists hobbies as sports and being around family and friends... Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa, UCLA, Kansas, Tennessee, Stanford and Arkansas, among many others, and says that it was the strong family atmosphere in the Mizzou program which was a major appeal. LUCAS Career Statistics G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Totals Developing wideout who has the potential to be a big producer in the offense for years to come, with his soft hands and big frame... Begins fall camp listed No. 3 on the depth chart at the Z-receiver position, after earning playing time in 2010 as a true freshman... Closed out a solid spring camp by making 3 catches for 15 yards in the Black & Gold Spring Game. Saw the field as a true freshman, getting snaps in 10 games on the year, and catching 3 passes for 23 yards in all... First catch was a six-yard grab against McNeese State... Added an 11-yard reception in the win over then-no. 1 Oklahoma... Had one catch, for six yards, against Texas Tech. HIGH SCHOOL One of the top playmakers in the Midwest who was ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 2 overall prospect in the state of Missouri, and as the No. 25 wide receiver in the nation... Tom Lemming had him as the nation s No. 9 wide receiver prospect, while putting him as the No. 93 player in the country at any position... Scout.com ranked him as the nation s No. 15 wide receiver, while ESPN rated puts him at No. 38 at the position nationally... Was selected to play in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Game in January, along with fellow 2010 Mizzou signee Nick Demien... A two-time First-Team All-State wide receiver who was awarded each of his last two years with the Otis Taylor Award for the best receiver in the Kansas City metro area... Played as a marked man during his senior season, but still managed to catch 38 passes as a Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Brad Madison Defensive Lineman 6-4, 265, Jr.-2L Bethany, Mo. South Harrison HS Pre-Season Lombardi Watch List Pre-Season Nagurski Watch List Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (ESPN) Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon) Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (Lindy s) Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele) nd-Team All-Big Team KC-Area Player of the Year A relentless defender who is looking to expand on his breakout sophomore season that saw him earn 2nd-Team All-Big 12 honors, despite not being a regular starter... After leading Mizzou in TFLs and sacks a year ago, has started the season on the radar in a big way, as he s made the pre-season watch lists for both the Lombardi and the Nagurski awards, and has been tabbed a pre-season 1st-Team All-Big 12 talent by ESPN, Athlon, Lindy s and Phil Steele... Is set to take over at defensive end for the departed Aldon Smith, who was a 1st-Round NFL Draft pick this past April. 35

24 Had a breakout season, emerging as one of the top playmakers on Mizzou s stout defensive line... Led the team with 7.5 QB sacks, a total which also ranked him 4th overall in the Big 12 and 36th in the NCAA... His 11 tackles for loss also led the team... Made two tackles, including one TFL against Illinois that was a bone-crunching highlight-reel stop of QB Nathan Scheelhaase... Recovered a fumble in the second quarter that led a MU field goal and its first points of the game... Recorded three tackles, two of which were for a loss, against McNeese State... Picked up his third sack of the year and forced a fumble against McNeese State... Made one tackle against San Diego State... Had three tackles against Miami (Ohio), including one TFL for a loss of six yards... Started for the first time in his career vs. Miami... Made one tackle in the shutout of Colorado... Recorded three tackles against Texas A&M... All three tackles against the Aggies were sacks... The three sacks combined to go for a loss of 28 yards... Had two tackles against Oklahoma and added a pass break-up... Recorded five tackles against Nebraska... Had one TFL against NU... Had two tackles at Texas A&M, including a sack (for a loss of 10 yards)... Recorded three tackles against Kansas State of those tackles were sacks (for a loss of 14 yards)... Also forced a fumble against KSU... Recorded five tackles against Iowa State... Had one sack against ISU, to bring his season total to 7.5 sacks for the year, which ranks fifth in the Big Also forced a key fumble in the 4th quarter at Iowa State which helped preserve the shutout in MU s 14-0 win. Parents - Leo & Sharol Madison... Is the younger brother of Ryan Madison, who graduated in 2008 after a stellar career as an offensive lineman for the Tigers... Lists primary hobbies outside of football as hunting and golfing... Is majoring in agriculture at Mizzou... Among the reasons cited for choosing Mizzou include the chance to play with his brother, the Tiger coaches, and the great facilities... Received interest from Wisconsin, Nebraska and Kansas State, among others, before ending the recruiting process early and committing to Mizzou. MADISON Career Statistics G-GS Solo Assist Total TFL-Yds. Sacks Totals Mizzou Football Gahn McGaffie Wide Receiver 5-10, 190, Jr.-1L Galena Park, Texas Galena Park HS 2011 Pre-Season CFPA KOR Watch List 2011 Spring Team Most Improved Wide Receiver Big 12 Spec. Teams POW (Oct. 25) Valuable contributor to special teams in the past who is looking to expand his role in the Tiger offense... Lines up at the H-receiver spot, where he begins camp listed 2nd on the depth chart, behind returning starter T.J. Moe... Had an outstanding spring camp, after which he was named the team s most improved wide receiver... Ended spring camp by catching 3 passes for 23 yards in the Black & Gold Game... Made the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) pre-season watch list for top kickoff returner in the nation. Became an instant Tiger legend when he returned the opening kickoff against #1-ranked Oklahoma 86 yards for a TD to jump-start the Tigers on their way to the historic win which improved them to Returned 3 kickoffs in all for the year, for a combined 125 yards (41.7 avg.)... Made six receptions on the year, for 40 yards, including a catch for 9 yards in MU s bowl game against Iowa... Had two catches against McNeese State and made one grab vs. San Diego State... Had a pair of catches for 27 yards in the win over Miami (Ohio)... Named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week following his TD return against OU. 3 Parents - Charles & Brenda McGaffie... Majoring in psychology... First name is prounced like John... Chose Mizzou after receiving offers from Boston College, Georgia Tech, Nebraska, Kansas State, Houston and Baylor, among many others who showed an interest. McGAFFIE Career Statistics G-GS Rec.-Yds. Avg. TDs Long KOR-Yds. TD Long Totals Wins in the Last 4 Seasons

25 Jack Meiners Offensive Lineman 6-6, 305, Jr.-2L St. Louis, Mo. Chaminade Prep Very talented and versatile offensive line prospect with a bright future ahead of him Is set to line up this fall at right guard, where he ll begin camp behind returning starter Austin Wuebbels at No. 2 on the depth chart... Made the most of a great opportunity to hone his skills this past spring, as he held the No. 1 spot at left tackle to himself, holding it down while returning starter Elvis Fisher sat out after having offseason shoulder work done... Last name is pronounced MINE-ers. Saw action in all 13 games, as his role on the line increased from his freshman year, while continuing his solid contributions on special teams... Showed versatility to play a number of spots, but spent most of his time lined up at right tackle. Parents John Meiners & Kathy Kulig Interested in studying business administration at Mizzou Lists hobbies as weight training, nutrition and sports Chose Mizzou over Kansas, Kansas State, Notre Dame and Wake Forest, among others. T.J. Moe Wide Receiver 6-0, 195, Jr.-2L O Fallon, Mo. Fort Zumwalt West HS Pre-Season Biletnikoff Watch List Pre-Season CFPA WR Watch List Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon) Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele) nd-Team All-Big Team Receiver of the Year Team STL-Area Player of the Year ESPN/CoSIDA 1st-Team Academic All-District st-Team Academic All-Big 12 Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record An impact player who makes things happen whenever he gets the ball in his hands... Looks to follow up his impressive sophomore campaign with more of the same, and he ll look to do his damage to opposing defense from the H-receiver spot, where he started 13 times a year ago... After leading the Tigers in receiving last year, enters the 2011 season on the national radar, as he was named in July to the pre-season watch list for the Biletnikoff Award. Emerged as Mr. Dependable for the Tiger offense, as he caught 92 passes for 1,045 yards and 6 TDs, after catching just 2 passes for 8 yards as a freshman... His 92 catches rank as 3rd-most in MU single-season history, while his yardage ranks 6th alltime on the MU season charts... Ranked 19th in the NCAA with his 6.4 receptions per game, and he had only two games where he had less than five catches on the season... Closed the year with an heroic performance in the Insight Bowl against Iowa, when he caught 15 passes (just one shy of the MU game record) for 152 yards... Made an unreal catch on 4th-and-10 to seemingly keep alive MU s last-chance drive to win the game late in the 4th quarter, only to have replay officials overrule the decision on the field that it was a beautiful diving catch... Had three double-digit reception games in all, including a 13-catch, 101-yard, 1-TD effort in his first career start in his hometown of St. Louis against Illinois to begin the year... Followed with a 10-catch, 79-yard night the next week against McNeese State, playing barely more than one half... Scored his first career TD on a seven-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert in the third quarter vs. the Illini... Had 7 receptions for 119 yards against San Diego State... Scored the game-winning TD against SDSU on a 68-yard catch and run with under a minute to play and the Tigers down by four... Had a team-best seven receptions against Miami (Ohio) for 95 yards... Had six catches for a team-high 110 yards in the win over Texas A&M... Scored his third TD of the year on a 20-yard reception in the third quarter... Had three catches for 36 yards against Oklahoma... Caught five passes for 71 yards against Nebraska... Scored on a 23-yard reception against the Huskers... Had a team-high seven receptions for 62 yards against Texas Tech... Scored two touchdowns in the win over Kansas State on receptions of 25 and four yards... It was the first multi-td game of his career... Had five grabs for 36 yards against KSU... Also had two carries for 32 yards vs. the Wildcats... Caught two passes for 16 yards against Iowa State... Carried the ball three times for a total of 19 yards against ISU... Made five receptions for 83 yards against Kansas... Also had a two-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against the Jahyawks... It was his first rushing TD of his career. Parents David & Becky Moe A 4.0 student who is very involved in his church, and has participated in mission trips 37

26 to Mexico and also to Kentucky Majoring in business at Mizzou Chose Mizzou over Wisconsin, Kansas, Wake Forest, Louisville, Iowa and Indiana, among others. MOE Career Statistics G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long , Totals , De Vion Moore Tailback 5-9, 195, Sr.-3L St. Louis, Mo. Hazelwood Central HS 26 runs against Kansas came on runs of three and five yards. Son of Deicha Wilson Chose Mizzou over Michigan and Iowa, among others. MOORE Career Statistics G-GS Rush-Yds. Avg. TDs Long Rec.Yds. TD Long Totals , nd-Team Academic All-Big Team Most Improved TB A proven veteran who is a dependable, productive and well-rounded tailback... Is MU s leading returning rusher from a year ago, and after a spirited battle in the spring, he ll start fall camp No. 2 on the depth chart... Had a solid spring camp, and he closed it out by leading all rushers in the Black & Gold Game with 57 yards on the ground (on 5 carries)... Is an outstanding student who is playing the 2011 season as a graduate student, after he earned his undergraduate degree this past December. Took over the starting duties at tailback the week prior to the season opener versus Illinois, and responded nicely, as he led the team on the year with a career-high 517 yards and 8 rushing TDs... Was Missouri s leading rusher with 78 yards on 16 carries against Illinois... Carried the ball six times for 32 yards for a 5.3 yard per rush average against McNeese State... Scored his first touchdown of the year on a nine-yard run against MSU as he got his first start of the season... Had six carries for 34 yards in the win over San Diego State... Scored his second TD of the year on a 17 yard run in the first quarter to put Mizzou on the board... Ran for 73 yards on 10 carries in the victory over OU... Scored his fourth touchdown of the year on a one-yard run early in the second quarter... Also had a pair of receptions... Carried the ball six times for 56 yards against Nebraska... Put Mizzou on the board against the Huskers on a 33-yard TD run in the second quarter... Had eight rushes for 40 yards against Texas Tech... Gained 47 yards on nine rushes against Kansas State... Carried the ball 10 times against Iowa State, gaining 32 yards... Scored his sixth touchdown of the season on a oneyard run in the fourth quarter... Scored twice in the win over Kansas, running for 38 yards on 10 carries... Touchdown 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons Mitch Morse Offensive Lineman 6-6, 290, RS-Fr. Austin, Texas St. Michael s Acad. Physically dominating lineman who is known for his outstanding technique, strength and quickness Looks to crack the rotation in his second year in the program, and he begins that quest this fall, where he ll take a crack at the center spot vacated by former threeyear starter Tim Barnes... He s 2nd on the depth coming into the fall there, but he is also versatile enough to slide over to other positions if called upon. Took a redshirt in his first season in the program 65 HIGH SCHOOL ESPN.com ranked him as the nation s No. 19 offensive tackle talent Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation s No. 51 offensive tackle prospect Was a three-year starter on the offensive line who also starred on the defensive line as well, playing defensive tackle Earned 1st-Team All-State honors as an offensive lineman each of his last two years, in addition to being a two-time 1st-Team All-District pick there As a senior in 2009, added 1st-Team All-District honors as a defensive tackle to his resume An outstanding student who twice won Academic All-State honors A solid all-around athlete who also won multiple letters in both basketball and track and field Was a state qualifier in the shot put High school coach Ed McCabe

27 Parents Kevin & Catherine Morse Interested in studying Hotel & Restaurant Management at Mizzou Lists hobbies as weight lifting, sports, music, movies and the great outdoors Chose Mizzou over Kansas, TCU, Stanford and Vanderbilt, among many others Mentioned Mizzou s academic opportunities, its beautiful campus and facilities, and the great attitudes of MU s coaches and players that were big draws for him. Marcus Murphy Tailback 5-9, 185, So.-1L DeSoto, Texas DeSoto HS 6 Parents - William & Tonnette Murphy... Lists hobbies as working out, listening to music and playing sports... Chose Mizzou over Mississippi, Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa State, Utah and Northwestern, among others. MURPHY Career Statistics G-GS Rush-Yds. Avg. TDs Long KOR-Yds. TD Avg Totals Marvin Norman Offensive Lineman 6-2, 265, Sr.-Sq. Steger, Ill. East HS 52 Yet another dangerous bigplay back who combines to give the Tigers one of the most experienced tailback groups in the Big Looks to increase his role in the offense, and he begins fall camp listed at No. 4 on the depth chart at the position... Is also likely to continue to figure into special teams returns, as well... Changed his jersey to #6 this spring, after wearing #43 a year ago... Worked in the spring on being more involved in the passing game, and the work paid off in the Black & Gold Game when he took a swing pass from QB James Franklin and scooted 32 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter... Led all Tigers with 4 receptions in the spring game. Made nice contributions as a true freshman, as he was MU s primary kickoff returner, making 24 returns for 475 yards and a 19.8 average... Also carried 22 times for 181 yards and 2 TDs overall, including a 69-yard score on the third play of the game at Texas Tech to give the Tigers a quick 7-0 lead... Ran the ball nine times for 33 yards against McNeese State in the home opener in his first college game... Added a kickoff return of 24 yards against MSU... Carried the ball four times for 48 yards against Miami (Ohio)... Scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard run against the RedHawks... Returned three kickoffs against Miami (Ohio) for 42 yards... Ran for 15 yards on two carries against Colorado... Returned the opening kickoff 39 yards... returned three kickoffs for 86 yards, including a long of 39 yards... Had one kickoff return against Oklahoma for 24 yards... Gained a career-high 74 yards on three carries against Texas Tech... Returned three kicks for 55 yards against Kansas State... Had one kickoff return for 23 yards against Iowa State... Had four carries for 11 yards against Kansas... Returned two kickoffs vs. KU for 40 yards Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Veteran of the program who is ready to offer what he can in his last go-around... Worked most of the spring at right guard, where he was part of the third string... Is scheduled to receive his undergraduate degree in political science from Mizzou in May of Continued to be a valuable member of the scout team, and he earned the team s offensive back-up player of the week award for his efforts during preparations the week of MU s game against Texas Tech. PREVIOUS SEASONS HIGH SCHOOL Was a three-year letterwinner for East High School, where he won all conference honors as a senior linebacker Also played tight end for the team, and served as team captain during his senior season Team reached state playoffs during his sophomore and junior seasons High school coach Barry Reade. Mother Michelle Drumgole Interested in studying political science at Mizzou, with an eventual goal of becoming a lawyer Lists general hobbies outside of football as having anything to do with sports. 39

28 Jayson Palmgren Offensive Lineman 6-2, 305, Sr.-3L Kansas City, Mo. North Kansas City HS Big, physical lineman who is at home in the trenches leading the way for Mizzou s offense... Will be in his second year as a starter, after making 12 starts at left guard a year ago... Enters fall camp atop the depth at that position... Has played in 35 games during his career at Mizzou... Is on pace to earn his undergraduate degree in May of Made his first career start in the season opener against Illinois and was in the starting lineup for all 12 games during the regular season... Part of an offensive line that gave up only 22 sacks all season. Parents Mark Whitaker & Jeanne Smith Majoring in agriculture Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas State and Kansas, among others. Jared Parham Linebacker 6-2, 230, RS-Fr. Coppell, Texas Coppell HS Highly-rated prospect who is ready to hit the field after taking a redshirt a year ago... Is an oustanding athlete who begins his fall camp listed No. 3 on the depth chart at the middle linebacker position, behind seniors Will Ebner and Luke Lambert... Had a nice spring camp, and he closed it by making 4 tackles and forcing a fumble in the annual Black & Gold Spring Game... Last name is pronounced PAR-ham Mizzou Football HIGH SCHOOL ESPN.com listed him as the nation s No. 21-ranked inside linebacker prospect Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation s No. 67 outside linebacker prospect Was a team captain and all-district performer at defensive end as a senior in 2009 Helped his team set a school record for wins in a season, with 11 in 2009 Won all-district honors as a junior in 2008 as a linebacker Also participated in track and field and wrestling for his school, and was a regional qualifier in track in 2009 High school coach Joe McBride Parents Wayne & Teressa Parham Father is a Mizzou grad who was born and raised in St. Louis Interested in studying in Mizzou s esteemed School of Business Lists hobbies as X-Box and lifting weights, and has previously earned the rank of an Eagle Scout Chose Mizzou over Arkansas, Texas Tech, North Carolina, Texas A&M and Buffalo, among others Lists the coaching staff, the campus, the athletic facilities, and the people at Mizzou as major drawing points. Joe Plevel Wide Receiver 6-0, 200, Jr.-Sq. St. Louis, Mo. Holt HS In-state athlete from nearby St. Louis who will be in his fourth year with the program Spent his first two years with the Tiger linebackers, but moved to wide receiver for the 2010 season Is lined up currently at the X-receiver position, where he will look to make a move up the depth chart in the fall. Got to see the field for his first taste of collegiate action, when he got in late in Mizzou s second-straight home shutout win over Colorado. 22 Parents Joseph and Michelle Plevel Majoring in biological sciences at Mizzou Lists hobbies outside of football as swimming, playing volleyball and working out. 40 Was able to take a redshirt in his first year in the Tiger program. 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons

29 Terrell Resonno Defensive Lineman 6-5, 295, Sr.-3L Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City HS 93 Grant Ressel Placekicker 6-2, 190, Sr.-1L Jackson, Mo. Jackson HS Hon. Men. All-Big 12 Is coming off a solid year where he established himself as a highlevel contributor on the defensive line... Looks to build on that for his senior year, and he enters fall camp with designs on locking down the starting spot at the tackle position for the second straight year... Has 40 games of experience under his belt, along with 14 career starts... Is scheduled to receive his hotel and restaurant management degree from Mizzou this December. Had a breakout year as he took over the starting position at defensive tackle, making all 13 starts on the year and notching career highs in most categories, including tackles (35), tackles for loss (4.0) and QB sacks (2.0)... Made three tackles, including one TFL in the season opener against Illinois... Added a tackle in the win over McNeese State... Made three tackles against Miami (Ohio)... Had a seasonbest six tackles against Colorado... Blocked a CU field goal in the second quarter... Made four tackles against Texas A&M... Had 1.5 TFLs, including one sack in the win over the Aggies... Made a pair of tackles in the win over Oklahoma... Added a pass break-up vs. OU... Had one tackle against Nebraska and made five stops against Texas Tech... Made one tackle against Kansas State... Tied a season-high with a six-tackle performance against Iowa State... Made thee stops, including a sack, in the regular season finale against Kansas. Parents Anthony & Sylvia Talley Chose Mizzou over Illinois, Louisville, Kansas State, Arizona State and Kansas, among others. resonno Career Statistics G-GS Solo Assist Total TFL-Yds. Sacks Totals Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Pre-Season Groza Watch List Pre-Season CFPA PK Watch List Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (ESPN, Athlon, Lindy s, Phil Steele, Blue Ribbon) Groza Award Semifinalist Hon. Men. All-Big ESPN/CoSIDA 1st-Team Academic All-District st-Team Academic All-Big Team Special Teams MVP st-Team All-American Groza Award Semifinalist st-Team All-Big ESPN/CoSIDA 2nd-Team Academic All-District st-Team Academic All-Big Team Special Teams MVP One of the top kickers in the nation who has been among the most accurate and dependable of anyone... Should contend for national honors once again, after making a combined 96.2% (127-of-132) of his total kicks over the last two seasons (43- of-46 FGs & 84-of-86 PATs)... His 213 career points stands as 6th-most in MU history entering the season, and he s got a great chance of becoming only the 2nd 300-point scorer in Tiger history (record is 362 by PK Jeff Wolfert from )... Landed on the pre-season watch list for the Lou Groza Award, and is a consensus pre-season 1st-Team All-Big 12 pick (ESPN, Athlon, Lindy s, Phil Steele and Blue Ribbon all had him on their first team)... Is a biological sciences major who received his degree this May, meaning he ll play the 2011 season as a graduate student. Had another stellar year to follow up his amazing 2009 debut season... Again proved to be one of the most accurate kickers in the nation as he made 17-of-19 field goals and 45-of-47 extra points... After a miss on his first attempt (which may have been aided by a high snap), Ressel made his next three (from 33, 27 and 34 yards) in the season opener against Illinois... Was good on both attempts (27 and 32 yards) against McNeese State... Was 2-for-2 on FG attempts (34, 38 yards) against San Diego State... Set a new career best by making a 50-yard field goal on his only FG attempt against Miami (Ohio)... Missed his first career extra-point against Miami after Making the first 54 attempts of his career... Made his only FG attempt against Colorado, connecting from 47 yards out... Made his only FG attempt (21 yards) against Texas A&M... Was good on all three attempts (36, 30, 23 yards) against Oklahoma... Was 1-of-2 on FG attempts against Nebraska, connecting from 23 yards after missing a 54-yarder... Made 41

30 his only attempt (27 yards) against Texas Tech... Made a 33- yard attempt against Kansas State. Parents Randy & Connie Ressel States his career goal as someday running his own dental practice Was a member of his school s chapters of the National Honor Society, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Future Business Leaders of America, as well as the Spanish Club Chose Mizzou over Purdue, Arkansas and Minnesota, among others Lists hobbies outside of football as watching movies and traveling Was born in Columbia, and regularly came to Tiger football and basketball games growing up, and that trend continued even when his family moved away to Jackson. ressel Career Statistics G-GS FG-FGA Pct Long PATs (1 punt for 43 yards) Totals Darvin Ruise Linebacker 6-2, 225, RS-Fr. Glen St. Mary, Fla. Baker County HS 12 Versatile talent who has an exciting combination of size, speed and athletic ability that he ll look to bring to the field for the first time after taking a redshirt a year ago... Is listed at No. 2 on the depth chart at the weakside linebacker spot after an impressive spring... Closed spring camp by making 3 tackles and breaking up 2 passes in the Black & Gold Game... (Last name is pronounced RUE-iss). Made big impressions throughout the year with his play and work ethic while taking a redshirt in his first year as a Tiger... Earned the team s defensive back-up player of the week award for his work leading up to the season opener against Illinois. 70 overall athlete prospect Was a two-way standout for Baker County, playing quarterback and safety primarily Helped lead his squad to a district championship in a suddendeath tiebreaker playoff system Won numerous regional and statewide awards for his play as a senior in 2009, which included over 600 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns and 4 receiving touchdowns on offense, to go with 3 interceptions playing on defense As a junior, had 5 interceptions and added 93 tackles, while contributing offensively with over 600 yards and 8 touchdowns on the ground High school coach Bobby Johns. Parents Chris Okeibunor & Marie Ruise Interested in studying in Mizzou s School of Business Lists hobbies as music, hunting and playing musical instruments Chose Mizzou over Tennessee, Georgia Tech, South Carolina and East Carolina, among others, and was very impressed with the family atmosphere, as well as the student support at Tiger games as things which stood out about his choosing MU. Travis Ruth Offensive Lineman 6-3, 295, Jr.-1L Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City HS Spring Team Most Improved OL st-Team Academic All-Big st-Team Academic All-Big 12 Is gunning to win the starting job at center that was vacated after the graduation of three-year starter Tim Barnes... Has the upper hand going into fall camp, as he s listed No. 1 on the depth chart... Was impressive enough during the spring to win the team s most improved offensive lineman award... Has shown the versatility to play at several spots on the line, as well... Has 16 career games logged under his belt heading into the season, giving him the most experience of any of the nonreturning starters on the offensive line. Saw action in all 13 games in reserve action as well as on special teams units... Continued his outstanding work in the classroom, as he won 1st-Team Academic All-Big 12 honors for the second straight season HIGH SCHOOL Ranked by Rivals.com as one of the top-100 talents to come out of the talent-rich state of Florida, and also as nation s No. 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons Parents John & Michelle Ruth Is the younger brother of John Ruth, who completed his eligibility on the Tiger foot-

31 ball team as part of the 2007 Big 12 North champions Has an interest in studying in MU s College of Agriculture, where he wants to pursue a major of animal science Lists hunting and fishing as his primary hobbies outside of football Said that choosing Mizzou was an easy and obvious choice for him, as he has been a lifetime an of Tiger athletics Grew up going to Mizzou football camps for as long as he can remember. Michael Sam Defensive Lineman 6-3, 255, So.-1L Hitchcock, Texas Hitchcock HS nd-Team Freshman All-American Looking to follow up his impressive freshman campaign, as part of Mizzou s deep and talented defensive line... Enters fall camp listed 2nd on the depth chart at one end position, and he figures to get plenty of playing time in the rotation, and will likely be counted on for several special teams units as well. Developed into a solid contributor throughout the year, and made big enough impression to win 2nd-Team Freshman All-American honors by one national outlet... Ended the year with 24 tackles, including 7.0 TFLs and 3.5 QB sacks while forcing 2 fumbles, grabbing 1 interception, blocking a kick and scoring a safety... Made six tackles including 1.5 TFLs vs. McNeese State... Blocked his first career punt against MSU... Also recorded his first career safety in the game, picking up a sack and a forced fumble on the play... Recorded his first career interception and returned it 62 yards for a touchdown, before the return was called back due to a penalty... Made three tackles, including a pair of TFLs against Texas A&M... Recorded three tackles, including one TFL, in the victory over Oklahoma... Made two tackles, including a sack, against Nebraska... Added a sack against KSU... Had a pair of tackles against Kansas, including a sack. 52 Parents - Michael & JoAnn Sam... Interested in studying sports medicine at Mizzou... Lists hobbies as fishing, hunting, pursuits that help him to enjoy life... Chose Mizzou over Arizona State, Colorado State, Houston and Iowa State, among others. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record SAM Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Asst. Tot. TFL Sacks FF-FR INT-Yds Totals Bud Sasser Wide Receiver 6-3, 205, RS-Fr. Denton, Texas Ryan HS 21 A big-play talent who is has shown to have excellent size, speed, hands and route-running abilities Looks to work his way into the deep and talented rotation of Tiger receivers, after he took a redshirt in his first year in the program... Enters fall camp listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at the H-receiver position. Was very impressive throughout the year, and looked as though he might be ready to play as a true freshman, but a hamstring injury sustained during August camp held him back enough to where Tiger coaches chose to preserve his redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL ESPN.com ranks him as the nation s No. 63 wide receiver prospect Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation s No. 67 wide receiver prospect, and by the same outlet as the No. 71 talent at any position out of the state of Texas Was a prolific wide receiver playing in a spread-style offense, and helped lead his team to the state playoff quarterfinals in 2009 and a final record of 12-2 Was an honorable mention All-State performer as a senior, when he caught 71 passes for 1,157 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2009 Enjoyed an equally productive junior season in 2008, as he made 64 catches for 1,250 yards and a school-record 24 touchdowns High school coach Joey Florence Denton Ryan High School has produced several Tiger players over the years, including MU career quarterback sacks record-holder Brian Smith, as well as tailback Earl Goldsmith Also stood out on the hardwood, as he was his team s freshman MVP and later was his team s co-offensive player of the year for the basketball season. Parents Larry Sasser & Jackie Cox-Spence Interested in studying in MU s School of Business... Lists hobbies as playing sports and in general just staying active Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Texas Tech, Arizona, Arizona State 43

32 and Kansas, among others Credits the family atmosphere at Mizzou as a major selling point, as well as the fact that he never felt pressured during the recruiting process. Jacquies Smith Defensive Lineman 6-4, 255, Sr.-3L Dallas, Texas South Oak Cliff HS Pre-Season Lombardi Watch List Pre-Season CFPA DL Watch List Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-American (Lindy s) Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 (Lindy s, Blue Ribbon) Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-Big 12 (Athlon, Phil Steele) nd-Team All-Big Team Outstanding Underclassman Leadership Award Team Spring Most Improved DL One of the top returning defensive ends in the Big 12 Conference who has a knack for being around the ball... Was named in July to the pre-season watch list for the Lombardi Award, and also earned pre-season 2nd-Team All- American status from Lindy s... Sits atop the depth chart at one end position, after starting all 13 games a year ago... Has 19 career starts in all over the last three seasons... Is an interdisciplinary studies major who is set to graduate this December, taking only three-and-a-half years to earn his degree... (First name is pronounced ja-qweese). Parents Jimmy & Opal Smith Chose Mizzou over many other big-name schools, including Nebraska, Texas A&M, Michigan State, Colorado, Colorado State and Kentucky, among others Has worked in the past for the Dallas Morning News. SMITH Career Statistics G-GS Solo-Asst. Total TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR QBH PBU Totals Xavier Smith Defensive Back 5-11, 185, RS-Fr. Edmond, Okla. North HS 26 Is a well-rounded and versatile athlete who possesses a good blend of size, speed and quickness Is looking to earn his way into the secondary rotation, and is also a potential fit for various special teams duties, as well... (First name is pronounced ex-zay-vee-er). 44 Had an outstanding junior season that saw him earn 2nd- Team All-Big 12 honors for making 35 tackles, 10 TFLs and 5.5 QB sacks... Also forced and recovered two fumbles and returned one of them for a TD... Made two tackles against Illinois in the season opener... Made three tackles, including 2.5 TFLs against Miami (Ohio)... Recorded 1.5 sacks against the RedHawks... Made four tackles (three solos), including two TFLs in the shutout of Colorado... Had six tackles against Texas A&M... Had three tackles against Oklahoma... Also forced a fumble and had one QB hurry... Made four tackles and recorded a sack at Texas Tech... Had three tackles, including one TFL and 0.5 sacks against Kansas State... Also recovered two fumbles and returned one of them 53 yards for a touchdown against KSU... Was his third career TD (also scored a INT against Furman in 2009 and on a fake FG against Colorado in 2009)... Had three tackles against Iowa State, with al three going for a loss... Two of the three were sacks... Also forced a Cyclone fumble... added one tackle against Kansas. 40 Wins in the Last 4 Seasons Was able to take a redshirt in his first season in the Tiger program... Earned the team s defensive back-up player of the week award for his outstanding work during preparations leading up to the win over San Diego State. HIGH SCHOOL Starred at cornerback for his team, and also was heavily involved in the kick return game as well Ranked by Rivals. com as the nation s No. 48 cornerback prospect, as well as the No. 12 overall talent at any position out of the state of Oklahoma this year Ranked by ESPN.com as the nation s No. 62 cornerback prospect As a senior, was a 1st-Team All-District selection and special teams player of the year after registering 29 tackles and 2 interceptions (returning one for a touchdown), to go with 2 fumble recoveries and 7 pass break ups Earned All-City and All-Metro honors as a junior in 2008 for his season which included 32 tackles, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries and 7 pass break ups... High school coach Jeremy Dombeck.

33 Parents Aaron & Judy Franklin Interested in studying communications at Mizzou Lists hobbies as swimming, cooking and playing basketball Chose Mizzou over TCU, Colorado State, Washington State and Tulsa, among others, and listed the family atmosphere with the program as a major drawing point. Robert Steeples Defensive Back 6-1, 190, Jr.-2L St. Louis, Mo. DeSmet HS st -Team Academic All-Big 12 Veteran defensive back who looks to work his way into the lineup following the departure of former starters Carl Gettis and Kevin Rutland... Has 25 games of experience over the last two years, and he begins fall camp listed 2nd on the depth chart at one corner spot. Played in all 13 games and made five tackles... Recorded a tackle in each of the first two games of the year (vs. Illinois and McNeese State)... Had a stop in back-to-back games vs. Miami (Ohio) and Colorado... Added a tackle in the win over Kansas State. Parents Robert & Phyllis Steeples Chose Mizzou over Northwestern, Kansas State and Iowa, among others Is majoring in management in MU s renowned College of Business. STEEPLES Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total TFL Sacks FF PBU Totals Kerwin Stricker Wide Receiver 6-2, 205, So.-Sq. Washington, Mo. Washington HS 9 Is ready to make his mark after dealing with a frustrating 2010 season that was lost due to injury... Is a potential big-play wideout with a good combination of size, speed and strength and outstanding overall athleticism... Played well in spring camp, and closed it out by making 2 catches for 15 yards in the Black & Gold Game... Opens fall camp on the depth chart at the H-receiver position. Was set to earn some playing time in his second year in the program, and was on pace to doing so until he suffered a debilitating hamstring injury in fall camp that hampered him all season long... Was unable to practice until late in the season, and did not see action in any games due to the injury. HIGH SCHOOL Was an early commit to Mizzou, as he pledged to the Tigers in February of 2008, prior to the end of his junior year in school Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 10 overall player (any position) in the state of Missouri, and as the nation s No. 89 wide receiver prospect Scout.com listed him as the No. 75 wide receiver prospect in the country, as well ESPN.com called him physically ready to make the jump to the collegiate level, and that he is a strong bodied receiver who shows good concentration in traffic and can absorb the big hit over the middle while still tracking the ball Was a 1st-Team All-District and All-Conference performer as a wide receiver each of his junior and senior seasons at Washington High School As a senior, had 27 receptions for 670 yards and 10 touchdowns Junior season stats included 25 catches for 520 yards and 10 touchdowns Was a standout track and field athlete as well, as he won the state title in the 300-meter hurdles in 2008 and was 4th in the 110-meter hurdles in the same meet Took 2nd in the 300-meter hurdles and 4th in the 110-meter hurdles as a sophomore, after placing 8th in the state long jump finals as a freshman High school coach Jeff Duncan. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Parents George & Lisa Stricker Interested in studying psychology at Mizzou Lists hobbies as sports, hanging out with friends and watching movies Chose Mizzou over Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Kansas State, among others. 45

34 Lucas Vincent Defensive Lineman 6-3, 295, RS-Fr. Olathe, Kan. North HS Mizzou Football Kenronte Walker Strong Safety 6-0, 205, Jr.-Tr. Fayetteville, N.C. Westover HS/CCSF 30 A tough and rugged player in the trenches who comes from a winning background... Was a state champion wrestler who knows how to use leverage and positioning during the hand fighting that takes place on the defensive line... Opens fall camp looking to work his way up the depth chart, where he is listed No. 3 at the noseguard position. Redshirted in his first season in the program, and displayed that he s got an ability to be a solid contributor in years to come. HIGH SCHOOL Finished his career on a team which went a perfect 13-0 and as state champions in 2009, while he s also won a state wrestling individual title (going 34-1 in the heavyweight class) His senior class went an outstanding 31-5 during his three years on varsity at Olathe North High School Scout.com ranks him as the nation s No. 23 defensive tackle prospect Ranked by ESPN.com as the nation s No. 42 defensive tackle prospect Rivals.com ranks him as the No. 6 overall prospect at any position coming out of the state of Kansas, and also as the nation s No. 48-ranked defensive tackle prospect Had a big performance in January at the Offense- Defense Sports All-American Bowl all-star game in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he helped his team to a 35-0 win, thanks to his forcing a fumble and getting free for multiple quarterback sacks Twice named a 1st-Team All-State performer on the defensive line Had a big game in the state title game in 2009, as he made 7 tackles, 2 quarterback sacks, and added a safety and a pass break up for good measure Had 4 quarterback sacks in all on the 2009 season, and added 6 forced fumbles, 18 tackles for loss and 1 blocked kick Recorded 49 tackles as a junior in 2008, including 13 tackles for loss, 9 quarterback sacks, while adding 3 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery High school coach Pete Flood. Versatile and physical defender who is looking to make an impact after taking a redshirt a year ago... Begins fall camp listed at No. 2 on the depth chart at strong safety, behind returning starter Kenji Jackson... Made solid impressions during spring ball, and he closed camp by making 3 tackles in the Black & Gold Game... (First name is pronounced ken-ron-tay). Redshirted in his first year in the program, after he enrolled in January to start the learning curve... Was impressive during the season working with the defensive scout team, and he won the team s defensive back-up player of the week award for his practices leading up to the win over Colorado. JUNIOR COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL Ranked by Super Prep as the No. 66 overall junior college prospect at any position for the 2010 class A prep quarterback who developed into a highly-coveted defensive back after playing for one of the most successful and well-known junior college programs in the nation, City College of San Francisco Was teammates at CCSF with current Tigers Jarrell Harrison and Josh Tatum, who were part of MU s 2009 signee class Saw his way onto the field as a true freshman, and notched 36 tackles while adding 5 pass break ups, 1 interception and 2 quarterback sacks Junior college coach George Rush High school coach George Colthrop. Father Kenneth Walker Interested in studying radiology at Mizzou Lists hobbies as working out, playing basketball and hanging with his family Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma State, Houston, South Carolina and Washington, among others. Parents Steve & Genia Vincent Lists hobbies as hanging out with friends and playing X-Box Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kansas and Kansas State, among others Wins in the Last 4 Seasons

35 L Damian Washington Wide Receiver 6-4, 185, So.-1L Shreveport, La. Green Oaks HS 2 Eric Waters Tight End 6-4, 230, So.-1L Mansfield, Texas Summitt HS nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 Up-and-coming receiver who looks to increase his contributions for a deep and talented group of receivers... Had an impressive spring camp where he regularly made plays, and he closed camp by making a pair of catches in the Black & Gold Game for 18 yards... Opens camp listed at No. 2 on the depth chart at the X-receiver position, behind returning starter Jerrell Jackson. Saw action in 12 games, and made five receptions for a total of 35 yards... First career catch came against Illinois... Finished with two receptions in the win over the Illini... Had a career day with four catches against McNeese State, for 24 yards. Has excelled despite having lost both of his parents... Is one of four boys in the family (he s the second youngest) who live together taking care of each other... Is majoring in psychology... Lists hobbies as basketball, talking about football with his family and friends, and playing catch with his younger brother... Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Minnesota, Louisiana Tech and Tulsa, among others... Says that the feel he developed with the Tiger coaches was a main draw, as well as the chance to play in Mizzou s prolific spread offensive attack. WASHINGTON Career Statistics G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Totals Spring Team Most Improved TE An athletic pass-catcher in high school who Tiger coaches feel will develop into a nice fit with Mizzou s system... Is coming off an impressive spring camp where he took home the team s most improved tight end award... Based on his spring, moved up to No. 2 on the depth chart at tight end, where he ll serve as the understudy to returning consensus All-American Michael Egnew. Enrolled in January after graduating from high school early, and used that added experience from spring camp to his advantage, as he earned playing time as a true freshman... Played in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, and was a valuable contributor, as he blocked one kick (a punt versus Colorado that set up a Tiger score) and made a tackle at Iowa State. HIGH SCHOOL Was a sleeper in the Tigers stellar 2010 recruiting class, someone who went under the radar due to his late entry into football, as he spent most of his youth focusing on the sport of basketball... Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation s No. 27 tight end prep prospect, while ESPN.com puts him at No. 28 nationally at the same position Rated by Scout.com as the nation s No. 45 tight end prospect As a senior in 2009, caught 23 passes for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns, after catching 26 passes for 305 yards and 2 touchdowns during his junior season Was also an all-district performer for his school s basketball team High school coach Travis Pride. Parents Eric & Robbie Waters Is majoring in nutrition and fitness at Mizzou Lists hobbies as relaxing and playing football Chose Mizzou over Houston, Kansas and Baylor, among others. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record 47

36 Braylon Webb Free Safety 6-0, 200, RS-Fr. Gilmer, Texas Gilmer HS Mizzou Football George White Defensive Lineman 6-4, 285, Jr.-Sq. Flint, Mich. Ainsworth HS/Harmony Prep 99 Outstanding athlete who looks to earn playing time after taking a redshirt in his first year with the Tiger program... Opens fall camp listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at the free safety position... Was very active in the spring, and that showed in the Black & Gold Game, where he closed camp by making a game-high 7 tackles... Changed his jersey to #8 this spring, after wearing #49 a year ago... (First name is pronounced BRAY-lun). Redshirted in his first season in the program, and displayed that he s got an ability to be a solid contributor in years to come... Won the team s defensive back-up player of the week for his efforts in practice leading up to the team s big win at Texas A&M. HIGH SCHOOL An explosive athlete who was a standout on both sides of the ball Comes from one of the most successful programs in Texas prep football, as Gilmer won the state championship in 2009, going a perfect 15-0, and finished as runners-up during his sophomore season of 2007 Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation s No. 66 safety prospect Named the Defensive Most Valuable Player of his district as a senior in 2009, and was an all-state pick by various outlets each of his final two years Had 122 tackles as a senior, and added 7 pass break ups, 3 forced fumbles, 1 interception and a fumble recovery Scored a rushing touchdown in his team s state championship win As a junior in 2008, recorded 68 tackles, 5 quarterback sacks, and added 4 interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries High school coach Jeff Traylor Hails from the same high school as fellow 2010 Mizzou signee Tristen Holt (they are cousins). Parents Renardo Webb & Phyllis Jones Chose Mizzou over Houston, Texas Tech and Baylor, among others. Is continuing his development at defensive tackle, after initially coming to Mizzou as a linebacker... Is listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at the nosetackle position heading into fall camp... Closed spring ball out by making a tackle in the Black & Gold Game. Saw action in reserve duty in two different games, as he got in for some snaps against McNeese State and later in the non-conference finale against Miami (Ohio). Parents George White & Bertha Johnson Majoring in hotel and restaurant management Lists hobbies as basketball, video games, cooking, computers, movies and winter sports Cited the relationships he established with MU coaches and players as one of the primary reasons for coming to MU Chose Mizzou over Michigan State, Iowa, Pittsburgh, Illinois, Indiana and Central Michigan, among others. Greg White Tailback 6-1, 215, RS-Fr. DeQueen, Ark. DeQueen HS 24 An exciting tailback prospect who has a unique combination of size, speed and strength, and who, at 215 pounds, gives a bigger look than the other Tiger backs... Opens camp listed at No. 5 on the depth chart at the very deep tailback position... Changed his jersey to #24 after wearing #40 a year ago Wins in the Last 4 Seasons Redshirted in his first season in the program, and displayed that he s got an ability to be a solid contributor in years to come... Showed a great work ethic that twice won him the

37 team s offensive back-up player of the week award, for his practice efforts the week of games against McNeese State and Colorado. HIGH SCHOOL Gifted athlete who excelled on both sides of the ball at De Queen High School as a running back as well as a defensive end Has a physical running style which reminds observers of a power running back, but also has displayed excellent quickness, vision and athleticism Ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 15 overall prospect at any position coming out of the state of Arkansas A two-time All-State and threetime All-Conference performer as a running back, who also earned honors for his play on defense Ran for 1,240 yards and 25 touchdowns during his senior season, averaging 9.0 yards per carry on the way Had 1,406 yards from scrimmage and 23 TDs during his junior season, and posted 1,002 yards as a sophomore A three-sport standout who also lettered in basketball and track and field for his school Earned all-state honors on the hardwood, and who has set a school record for most double-doubles in a season averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds per game as a junior High school coach Chris Vereen. Parents Greg White & Elmyra Brown Lists hobbies as listening to music and hanging out with friends Chose Mizzou over Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma, among others, and lists the family atmosphere within the program as a major drawing point. Matt White Free Safety 6-0, 190, So.-1L Keller, Texas Keller HS nd-Team Academic All-Big 12 Talented safety who should see his playing time increase now that he s in his third year with the program... Lines up at free safety, where he begins camp listed 2nd on the depth chart, after playing in 13 games a year ago... Made 3 tackles in the Black & Gold Game to close out spring camp. Saw action in all 13 games, making 18 tackles... Recorded a season-best 5 tackles against Miami... Had a pair of stops vs. Colorado and made a tackle in each of the next two games (vs. Texas A&M and Oklahoma).. Had a 2-stop game against Texas Tech and added a pair of tackles in the shutout of Iowa State and also made 2 stops vs. Iowa in the bowl game. Six Straight Bowl Games A Mizzou Record Parents - Edward & Roslyn White... Outstanding student who is a member of the National Honor Society... Is majoring in industrial engineering at Mizzou... Lists playing video games as his primary hobby to relax... Chose Mizzou over California, Boston College, TCU and SMU, among others... Lists the facilities at Mizzou, as well as the general campus atmosphere, and the engineering school curriculum as major drawing points to MU. WHITE Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total TFL PBU Totals Andrew Wilson Linebacker 6-3, 230, So.-1L Peculiar, Mo. Raymore-Peculiar HS Spring Team Most Improved LB Team Special Teams MVP Team Hammer Award A hard-hitting linebacker who gained valuable experience a year ago, and looks to parlay that into bigger contributions in his second year on the field... Begins fall camp listed atop the depth chart at the strongside linebacker position after a very impressive spring camp after which he was named the team s most improved linebacker... Ask any Tiger offensive player who the hardest hitter on defense is, and Wilson will likely be one of the first ones named. Had an oustanding season as a redshirt freshman, and his contributions were crucial to a unit that was hit hard by injuries all throughout the year to several veteran performers... In spite of his youth, stepped in and not only kept things afloat, but excelled and showed that he s going to be a mainstay on the field for a long time... Ended the year with 42 tackles in 13 games, while making three starts... Recorded one tackle in his first collegiate action against Illinois... Started for the first time in his career against McNeese State... Was second on the team with seven tackles in the win over MSU... Had three tackles against San Diego State... Made six tackles and picked up a half of sack against Miami (Ohio)... Added a tackle in the win over CU and had one stop against Texas 49

38 A&M... Picked up five tackles against Oklahoma... Had three tackles against Nebraska... Made seven tackles, all solo stops, against Kansas State... Picked up five tackles in the shutout of Iowa State... Recorded three stops against Kansas... Won the team s Special Teams Player of the Year award for his play on virtually every special team s unit... Also earned the Hammer Award, given for the most big hits on the team in Parents - Jay & Stacy Wilson... Father Jay played linebacker at Mizzou from , winning All-Big Eight honors in 1983, and he left MU holding the school s career tackles record, with 323 (he now ranks 12th on the list)... Interested in studying business management at Mizzou... Lists hobbies as fishing and reading... Chose Mizzou over Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State, Colorado State and Northwestern, among others... Mizzou s family atmosphere in the football program was a big selling point for him. WILSON Career Statistics Tackles G-GS Solo-Ast. Total TFL Sacks Totals Rolandis Woodland Wide Receiver 6-3, 200, Jr.-1L St. Louis, Mo. Rockwood Summit HS 5 Receiver with big play potential who will look to continue his development for a deep and talented group of receivers... Opens fall camp listed as No. 3 on the depth chart at the X-receiver position... (First name is pronounced roe-land-iss) Saw most extensive action of his young career, playing in all 13 games and making one start... Made a start in the Insight Bowl game versus Iowa... Had one reception for nine yards against McNeese State... Added a five-yard grab in the win over San Diego State... Had a six-yard reception vs. Nebraska... Made a great catch on a 51-yard reception, a career long, in the win over Kansas State... Had a 26-yard catch vs. Iowa State, providing a new deep-threat target for the Tigers. Prep school coach David Pool Son of Rolanda Woodland Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Michigan State and Illinois, among others. WOODLAND Career Statistics G-GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Totals Austin Wuebbels Offensive Lineman 6-4, 295, Sr.-2L Troy, Ill. Trian HS Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-Big 12 (Phil Steele) Hon. Men. All-Big st-Team Academic All-Big st-Team Academic All-Big st-Team Academic All-Big 12 Proven veteran who has started 26-consecutive games... Expected to up his play in his senior season, and he mans the top spot on the depth at right guard entering fall drills... Was tabbed a pre-season 2nd-Team All- Big 12 pick by Phil Steele in July... An outstanding student who is a 3-time 1st-Team Academic All-Big 12 peformer who earned his undergraduate degree in May (marketing), meaning he ll play the 2011 season as a grad student... (Last name is pronounced WEB-uls). Won honorable mention All-Big 12 honors for his play at right guard, wher he started all 13 games for Mizzou s offense... Part of a veteran offensive line that helped the Tigers run for at least 200 yard in three of the last four games of the season, including 260 yards against Texas Tech. 66 Parents Charlie & Michele Wuebbels Chose Mizzou over Louisville, Purdue, Kansas State, Illinois and Indiana, among others Wins in the Last 4 Seasons