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A punishing defender with a nose for the ball who comes from a football family and has dreamed of playing for his homestate school ... Rivals.com has him ranked as the No. 14 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Missouri ... ESPN.com ranks him as the nation's No. 41 overall inside linebacker prospect ... Scout.com ranks him as the nation's No. 44 middle linebacker prospect ... ESPN.com says he is a tough, physical inside run stuffer who fills his middle rush lanes with great strength and power ... Was an all-conference performer as a senior in 2008, as he amassed 58 tackles, including 7 tackles for loss and 3 quarterback sacks, while also recovering 1 fumble in 7 games ... Also lettered in basketball multiple years at Lee's Summit West ... High school coach - Royce Boehm ... Parents - Steve & Mary Anne Burton ... Interested in studying nutrition and fitness, or physical therapy at Mizzou ... Lists hobbies as working out and driving and working on his car ... Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Michigan, Michigan State, Kansas State and Army, among others ... MU primary recruiting coach - Andy Hill. |
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