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2009 OUTLOOK Big-sized walk-on who will work to contribute to the depth of the Tiger offensive line in his second year in the program ... Took part in spring drills and enters fall camp listed third on the depth chart at right guard.
2008 SEASON Joined the team as a walk-on and took part in practice throughout the year as part of the offensive scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL An outstanding all-around athlete who lettered in the sports of football, basketball, baseball and soccer during his prep years ... Served as a team captain as a senior, while playing on both sides of the line of scrimmage in the trenches ... Caught a pass for a two-point conversion on offense as a senior, while he had 12 tackles, recovered a fumble and blocked a pass as well, on defense ... Recorded eight tackles with one fumble recovery on defense as a junior ... Was a two-time All-Conference performer in basketball, while leading his team in rebounding and blocked shots for three straight years ... High school coach - Dave Wanninger.
PERSONAL Parents - Scotty & Cindy Birdwell ... Majoring in business at Mizzou, with plans to study sports marketing ... 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.
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