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2009 OUTLOOK Speedy defensive end prospect who has good natural reaction and instincts for his position ... Enters fall drills listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at one defensive end position, and with both starters from 2008 having graduated, he'll have a big opportunity to earn playing time with a strong camp ... Changed his jersey to #18 prior to spring ball, after wearing #97 during his first year in the Mizzou program ... Closed the spring season by making 3 tackles in the Black & Gold Game, which was won by the defense, 68-40.
2008 SEASON Redshirted in his first season in the Tiger program, spending time learning the system and working as part of the defensive scout team ... Won the team's defensive Back-Up Player of the Week for his efforts in practice prior to the season-opening game against Illinois.
High School Won 1st-Team All-District honors as a senior in 2007, as he recorded 47 tackles and 5.5 QB sacks, while being credited with 18 QB pressures, 6 pass deflections and adding 1 forced fumble and 1 safety in 11 games played ... Was selected to play in the Bayou Bowl all-star game ... Multisport letterwinner for Beaumont, in football (2 years) and basketball (3 years) ... High school coach - Craig Stump ... Personal Parents - Joseph & Berlinda Malbrough ... Lists fishing as his primary hobby outside of athletics ... Cited the MU coaches and how they made him feel at home as one of his primary attractions to the Tiger program ... Chose Mizzou over Iowa, Oklahoma State, Houston, Mississippi State, Baylor and Tulane, among others ... MU primary recruiting coach - Matt Eberflus. |
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