Valuable contributor to special teams in the past who is looking to expand his role in the Tiger offense ... Lines up at the H-receiver spot, where he begins camp listed 2nd on the depth chart, behind returning starter T.J. Moe ... Had an outstanding spring camp, after which he was named the team's most improved wide receiver ... Ended spring camp by catching 3 passes for 23 yards in the Black & Gold Game ... Made the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) pre-season watch list for top kickoff returner in the nation.
2010 SEASON
Became an instant Tiger legend when he returned the opening kickoff against #1-ranked Oklahoma 86 yards for a TD to jump-start the Tigers on their way to the historic 36-27 win which improved them to 7-0 ... Returned 3 kickoffs in all for the year, for a combined 125 yards (41.7 avg.) ... Made six receptions on the year, for 40 yards, including a catch for 9 yards in MU's bowl game against Iowa ... Had two catches against McNeese State and made one grab vs. San Diego State ... Had a pair of catches for 27 yards in the win over Miami (Ohio) ... Named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week following his TD return against OU.
2009 SEASON
Saw action in one game as he took the field at Kansas State in reserve duty.
2008 SEASON
Ended up taking a redshirt in his initial season in the Tiger program ... A minor injury suffered late in two-a-days set him back, however, and with MU's deep receiving corps, the decision was made to save the redshirt ... Was a three-time winner of the offensive Back-Up Player of the Week for his efforts in practice against Texas, Baylor and Iowa State - he was the only Tiger to win the award three times.
HIGH SCHOOL
Came to Mizzou ranked as the No. 25 all-purpose back in the country, as well as the state of Texas' No. 79 overall prospect (any position) by Rivals ... ESPN.com rated him as the nation's No. 26 athlete prospect ... Won District MVP and All-Region honors as a senior in 2007, while being named to the Houston Chronicle Top-100 list ... Despite missing a few games to an injured ankle, had 1,208 yards and 13 TDs rushing, while also throwing for nearly 600 yards and three more TDs ... Won Academic Top-25 honors from his school in 2007, as well ... Won District MVP honors as a junior in 2006 ... Honored as a First-Team All-District performer during his sophomore season of 2005 ... Started his varsity career as a wide receiver during 2004, then showed his versatility by moving to QB as a junior, and led his team to a winning record .... High school coach - Ray Zepada.
PERSONAL
Parents - Charles & Brenda McGaffie ... Majoring in psychology ... First name is prounced like "John" ... Chose Mizzou after receiving offers from Boston College, Georgia Tech, Nebraska, Kansas State, Houston and Baylor, among many others who showed an interest.
