2009 OUTLOOK
Highly-touted junior college defensive lineman who is healthy and looking to challenge for significant playing time after a tough year in 2008 dealing with injuries that limited him to two games ... Has the size and athleticism to contribute at the tackle spot, where he begins camp listed fourth on the depth chart.
2008 SEASON
Had a frustrating season, as he was hoping to contribute to the depth of a veteran defensive line, only to be hampered by foot injuries that limited him to only two games of action ... Saw action against Nevada and Oklahoma State ... Had some impressive moments during spring drills, and he ended the spring practice period by making a pair of tackles in the Black & Gold Spring Game.
2007 SEASON
Redshirted in his first year in the Tiger program.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
One of the most highly-coveted junior college players in the nation who was ranked by Rivals as the nation's No. 15 junior college prospect at any position ... Ranked by Super Prep as the nation's No. 3 JUCO defensive tackle prospect, and as the nation's No. 22 overall JUCO prospect (any position) for the 2007 class ... Graduated from the College of the Sequoias midyear, and enrolled in 2007 winter semester classes at Mizzou, and participated in 2007 spring drills ... Came to MU with 3 years to play 2 ... High school coach - Josh Lowe.
PERSONAL
Parents - Joe & Angela Maples ... Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Texas Tech, Louisville, Mississippi and Washington State, among others ... Primary Mizzou recruiter - Craig Kuligowski.
