2011 SEASON
Very talented and versatile offensive line prospect with a bright future ahead of him ... Is set to line up this fall at right guard, where he'll begin camp behind returning starter Austin Wuebbels at No. 2 on the depth chart ... Made the most of a great opportunity to hone his skills this past spring, as he held the No. 1 spot at left tackle to himself, holding it down while returning starter Elvis Fisher sat out after having offseason shoulder work done ... Last name is pronounced MINE-ers.
2010 SEASON
Saw action in all 13 games, as his role on the line increased from his freshman year, while continuing his solid contributions on special teams ... Showed versatility to play a number of spots, but spent most of his time lined up at right tackle.
2009 SEASON
Earned a letter as a true freshman, becoming only the second true freshman offensive lineman to do so for Coach Gary Pinkel ... Played in all 13 games, seeing most of his action as part of the field goal and extra point protection units ... These units helped kicker Grant Ressel make a combined 65-of-66 kicks on the year, which set an NCAA single-season accuracy record for combined kicks ... Was the first rookie to be declared ready to play by Tiger coaches, with the verdict coming down early in his first fall two-a-day camp at Mizzou.
HIGH SCHOOL
One of the most highly-coveted offensive line prospects in the region who starred at tackle for Chaminade Prep in the St. Louis area ... Was one of the first in-state prospects to commit to Mizzou during the spring of 2009 ... Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 11 overall prospect (any position) out of the state of Missouri, and ESPN.com lists him as the nation's No. 28 offensive tackle prospect, as well ... ESPN.com says he is a big and powerful lineman who could play either tackle or guard in college, and is someone who is a very effective blocker in all phases of offensive line play who demonstrates solid techniques and really works to sustain blocks ... Was a team captain as a senior in 2008 and was named to various All-State, All-Metro and All-Conference teams based on his play as he helped clear the way for an offense which rushed for nearly 3,000 yards on the year ... Earned 2nd-Team All-Conference honors after a solid junior season in 2007 and was an honorable-mention all-conference performer as a sophomore in 2006 ... Is an avid weight lifter who holds all of his school's records, and has a combined squat, bench and power clean total of 1,275 pounds ... High school coach - Doug Taylor.
PERSONAL
Parents - John Meiners & Kathy Kulig ... Interested in studying business administration at Mizzou ... Lists hobbies as weight training, nutrition and sports ... Chose Mizzou over Kansas, Kansas State, Notre Dame and Wake Forest, among others.
