2009 OUTLOOK
Senior tight end who is undersized for his position but who is a tireless worker and a leader by example for the team in which he grew up wanting to play for ... Enters the fall listed fifth on the depth chart at tight end, where he hopes to contribute in some fashion for his final season on the gridiron ... Is in his third year on the squad, after transferring to Mizzou from nearby Westminster College in 2007.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
Played on the defensive side of the ball at Westminster College in nearby Fulton, Mo. ... Had 26 tackles and one interception in his second year on the squad ... Coach - John Welty.
HIGH SCHOOL
Won honorable mention All-Conference honors playing at Rolla High School ... Was a two-year letterwinner in the sports of football and basketball ... High school coach - Coach Stallcup.
PERSONAL
Parents - Albert & Margaret Hamilton ... Is majoring in business management, a field in which he's already gotten some invaluable experience, as he's owned his own small business for the last five years ... Has a career goal of making it "big-time" ... Lists primary hobbies as those to do with the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and camping.
