| Jayson Palmgren |
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2009 OUTLOOK
Highly-touted in-state offensive lineman who has come along nicely over his two years in the program, and looks ready to battle for an open starting position at the left guard position, where he opens fall drills listed second on the depth chart ... Spent the last year as the primary backup to three-year starter Ryan Madison at left guard.
2008 SEASON
Continued to develop nicely as part of a talented group of young linemen coming up in the program, and saw action in 10 games on the season as a redshirt freshman ... Had a strong spring camp and spent most of the season second on the depth chart at the left guard spot, behind returning starter Ryan Madison ... Changed his jersey number to 71 in the spring after wearing 55 the previous season.
2007 SEASON
Redshirted in his first year in the Tiger program, working mostly at left guard on the practice squad.
HIGH SCHOOL
Physical offensive lineman who helped pave the way for explosive offenses at North Kansas City High School ... Rated by Rivals as the No. 8 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Missouri, and also as the nation's No. 21 offensive guard prospect ... Also ranked by Super Prep as the state's No. 8 overall prospect, and as the nation's No. 66 offensive guard recruit ... Selected to play in the inaugural All-American Offense-Defense Bowl played in January in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ... North Kansas City amassed over 4,100 yards of total offense in 2006, and prior to that had 3,785 and 3,864 in 2005 and 2004, respectively ... Was an All-State selection in each of his final 2 seasons, and also claimed 1st-Team All-Conference and All-District honors in his sophomore, junior and senior campaigns ... Also lettered 4 years in wrestling (qualifying for state as a junior) and 2 years in track and field ... High school coach - Chad Valadez.
PERSONAL
Parents - Mark Whitaker & Jeanne Smith ... Intends to earn a degree in the education field while at Mizzou ... Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas State and Kansas, among others ... Primary Mizzou recruiter - Andy Hill.
