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2008 SPRING OUTLOOK
Arguably the fastest Tiger on the roster who will move back to cornerback this spring after alternating back and forth between safety and corner the previous two years ... Begins spring camp listed 2nd on the depth chart at one cornerback position, behind returning starter Carl Gettis.
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.
