Tyler Crane Class: Junior Hometown: Allen, Texas High School: Allen Height / Weight: 6-3 / 230 Position: Linebacker Experience: 1L

2009 OUTLOOK

Very athletic and talented young defensive prospect with a big upside that has Tiger coaches excited about his ability for 2009 and beyond ... Played at defensive end as a true freshman in 2007, and took a redshirt in 2008 as he moved to linebacker ... Enters fall drills second on the depth chart at the weakside linebacker position, where he'll work to earn playing time ... Ended spring camp by making 3 tackles from his linebacker position during the Black & Gold Game.

2008 SEASON

Took a redshirt as he made the adjustment to a new position ... Was named the team's Back-Up Player of the Week for his efforts during preparation for the Tigers' game against Southeast Missouri State ... Moved to linebacker during spring drills after having played defensive end as a true freshman in 2007 ... Lined up at the middle linebacker position, where he registered 3 tackles during the 2008 spring game.

2007 SEASON
Talented true freshman who played in the final 10 games of the season after coaches decided to play him this season in game No. 4 and after ... Saw action in 10 games as a freshman this season for the Tigers ... played in his first collegiate game, making two tackles against Illinois State.

HIGH SCHOOL
Was a First-Team All-District defensive end as a senior in 2006 at Allen (Texas) High School, and also earned honorable mention All-State honors by the Associated Press ... Notched 98 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 9 QB sacks and forced four fumbles in 2006, along with three fumble recoveries and one interception ... Helped his team reach the semifinal round of the state playoffs in 2006, before losing to eventual champion Southlake Carroll ... Was a Second-Team All-District pick as a junior in 2005 when he registered 70 tackles and had eight tackles for loss to go with seven QB sacks and two fumble recoveries ... Also starred in track at Allen for three years, and was part of a school-record holding and district champion 4x200 relay squad ... Has run a 21.8 time in 200 meters, and a 10.65 at 100 meters ... High school coach - Thomas Westerberg.

PERSONAL
Parents - Henry & Arlena Crane ... Is interested in studying computer graphic design at Mizzou ... Chose Mizzou over Louisville, Kansas State, Houston, TCU, UTEP, Kansas and Iowa State, among others ... Primary Mizzou recruiter - Bruce Walker.