Kevin Rutland
Kevin Rutland

Player Profile
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
North Shore
Height / Weight:
6-0 / 195
Position:
Defensive Back
Experience:
2L

  • 2009 Spring Team Most Improved Cornerback Award

2009 OUTLOOK

Arguably the fastest Tiger on the roster who emerged from a spirited spring competition holding down the top spot on the depth chart at one cornerback position opposite returning two-year starter Carl Gettis ... Won the team's most improved cornerback award during spring camp, and he closed the spring down with a 3-tackle outing in the Black & Gold scrimmage that he helped the defense win ... He's got the most experience among other contenders, with his 28 career games.

2008 SEASON

Spent the whole season at cornerback after alternating between both corner and safety the previous year, and showed the ability to be an effective defender in Big 12 play ... Turned in a career-best 25 tackles on the year and ranked among team leaders with 5 passes broken up ... Nabbed his first career interception against Kansas State when he took one out of the air and returned it for 12 yards to snuff out a K-State drive ... Saw action in all 14 games and had at least 1 tackle in 11 of them ... Enjoyed a productive night against Southeast Missouri State, as he registered 3 tackles, broke up two passes and recovered a fumble on the night ... Had back-to-back four-tackle performances against Nevada and Buffalo ... Also closed the season with consecutive 3-tackle outings in the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma and in MU's overtime Alamo Bowl win over Northwestern ... Had a solid spring practice period, and he closed spring ball by recording 4 tackles in the annual spring game.

2007 SEASON
Saw action in all 14 games on the season, playing largely on special teams, but seeing some time in reserve fashion on defense ... Made four tackles on the year ... First stop came against Iowa State ... Also had a tackle against Texas A&M, Kansas and in Mizzou's 38-7 bowl win over Arkansas in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic ... Played free safety for the majority of the season, in addition to his special teams duties ... Changed his jersey number to 20 in the spring, after wearing 16 the previous year for the Tigers.

2006 SEASON
Redshirted in his first season in the program, working as part of the practice squad.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played numerous positions as a senior at Houston's North Shore High School, including DB, WR and QB, and helped his team to an undefeated regular season and an appearance in the state playoffs ... Ranked as the No. 51 cornerback prospect in the nation, according to Rivals, and earned 2nd-Team All-District honors as a senior in 2005 ... Played QB as a junior, and was his team's MVP, as he ran for 6 TDs and threw for 3 scores ... Also lettered in basketball and track, and was part of a district champion 4x200 relay team ... High school coach - David Aymond.

PERSONAL
Parents - Kenneth & Helen Rutland ... Chose Mizzou over Colorado, Kansas State, Texas-El Paso, Oklahoma State and Northwestern, among others ... Primary Mizzou recruiter - Brian Jones.



rutland Career Statistics


 Tackles 




 G-GS Solo Asst. Tot. INT-Yds. PBU




2007 14-0 4 0 4 0-0 0




2008 14-0 16 9 25 1-12 5




Totals 28-0 20 9 29 1-12 5

Mizzou Has New Mid-Missouri Radio Home

12/22/2009 - Football

A five-year Mid-Missouri radio agreement has been reached between Missouri-based Zimmer Radio Group, Mizzou Sports Properties, and Mizzou.

Mizzou Football Texas Bowl Preview Show Set For Air

12/23/2009 - Football

Tiger fans who want to learn more about Mizzou's preparations for the game will want to tune into the Mizzou Football All-Access Texas Bowl Preview show, which begins airing around the state tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 24th).

Brian Coulter Named Finalist For 2009 Rudy Award

12/17/2009 - Football

The three finalists will be honored during the THIRD ANNUAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL RUDY AWARDSTM breakfast, Presented by Sprint, to be held in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association Convention at 8:30 a.m. ET on January 11, 2010, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, in Orlando, FL.

Mizzou Accepts Bid from Texas Bowl

12/06/2009 - Football

The University of Missouri has accepted an invitation to play in the 2009 Texas Bowl, as announced today by Mizzou and Texas Bowl officials.

Three Tigers Named 1st-Team All-Big 12 by Coaches

12/01/2009 - Football

Senior WR Danario Alexander, senior LB Sean Weatherspoon and sophomore PK Grant Ressel all earned first-team designation, while freshman DE standout Aldon Smith won the league's defensive freshman of the year award.