2009 OUTLOOK
One of the top quarterback prospects in the country who led his team to a state title and another title game appearance in his three years as a starter ... Was a December 2008 graduate of high school, and enrolled in classes at Mizzou for the spring semester, and took part in winter conditioning and spring practice with the Tiger program ... Made good progress during the spring practice period that ended with him completing 3-of-7 passes for 46 yards in the Black & Gold Game ... Begins fall camp listed No. 3 on the depth at quarterback ... Rated as the No. 12 dual threat quarterback prospect in the country by Rivals.com, and also weighs in as the No. 6 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Missouri by the same outlet ... Scout.com ranks him as the nation's No. 18 overall quarterback prospect, and gives him four stars on their rating system ... ESPN.com calls him a fierce competitor, who is fundamentally sound with a quick release, good accuracy and able to make nice pre-snap reads.
HIGH SCHOOL
Won the 2008 Simone Award, a prestigious award given annually to the top prep player in the Kansas City area, for his play that featured 2,335 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,164 yards and 14 touchdowns as the Jaguars went 11-3 and reached the Class 6 title game - an impressive feat, considering that he was the only returning starter on his team's offense from the previous season ... Threw for 224 yards and 3 touchdowns in title game against Hazelwood Central, and moved his team downfield in the closing moments for a potential game-winning score, but a penalty and a sack ended the drive as the Jaguars fell by a 25-20 score ... Had 1,423 passing yards and a stellar 18-to-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio as a junior in 2007 ... Led team to state title as a sophomore starter, throwing for 1,491 yards and 23 touchdowns against just 8 interceptions, while running for 467 yards and 7 scores ... In 2006 state title game, led team to dominating 41-7 win over Christian Brothers College to cap a perfect 13-0 season ... In the game, tried only 8 passes, but completed 7 of them for 116 yards and 4 touchdowns ... That would equate to an unheard of single-game NCAA quarterback rating of 374.3 ... High school coach - Greg Oder.
PERSONAL
Parents - Jim & Tammy Dalton ... Interested in studying business ethics ... Lists hobbies as playing X-Box and hanging with friends ... Chose Mizzou over Florida State, Iowa and Tulsa, among others ... MU primary recruiting coach - Andy Hill.
