One of the nation's most highly-coveted defensive end prospects from the class of 2011 who is a second-generation Tiger, following in the footsteps of his father Wendell, who lettered at Mizzou as a defensive end from 1978-80 ... Made big impressions during his redshirt season a year ago, as he often stood out in practice for his efforts on the scout team ... Opens spring camp listed at No. 2 on the depth chart at one end position, with a chance to earn himself some playing time in the fall with a strong camp.
2011 SEASON
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 17 weakside end in the nation, as well as the No. 3 overall player at any position from the state of Kansas ... ESPN.com ranked him as the nation's No. 35 defensive end prospect overall ... Earned 1st-Team All-State honors as a senior after totaling 100 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and a blocked punt at the 5A level ... Served as a team captain during his senior season ... As a junior, helped lead his team to a 4A state title as he had 131 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and 4 forced fumbles ... High school coach - Tim Grunhard.
PERSONAL
Parents - Wendell Ray & Sebrina Johnson ... Father was a defensive lineman for Warren Powers, and was a 5th-round draft pick in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, after a senior season in 1980 that saw him total 64 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 5 sacks ... Is interested in studying broadcast journalism in MU's esteemed School of Journalism ... Lists hobbies as training for football, as well as playing video games ... Chose Mizzou over Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Clemson, Kansas State and Kansas, among many others.
