Looking to follow up his impressive freshman campaign, as part of Mizzou's deep and talented defensive line ... Enters fall camp listed 2nd on the depth chart at one end position, and he figures to get plenty of playing time in the rotation, and will likely be counted on for several special teams units as well.
2010 SEASON
Developed into a solid contributor throughout the year, and made big enough impression to win 2nd-Team Freshman All-American honors by one national outlet ... Ended the year with 24 tackles, including 7.0 TFLs and 3.5 QB sacks while forcing 2 fumbles, grabbing 1 interception, blocking a kick and scoring a safety ... Made six tackles including 1.5 TFLs vs. McNeese State ... Blocked his first career punt against MSU ... Also recorded his first career safety in the game, picking up a sack and a forced fumble on the play ... Recorded his first career interception and returned it 62 yards for a touchdown, before the return was called back due to a penalty ... Made three tackles, including a pair of TFLs against Texas A&M ... Recorded three tackles, including one TFL, in the victory over Oklahoma ... Made two tackles, including a sack, against Nebraska ... Added a sack against KSU ... Had a pair of tackles against Kansas, including a sack.
2009 SEASON
Spent his first season as a Tiger working hard in practice and the weightroom while gaining a redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL
ESPN.com ranked him as the No. 75 overall defensive end prospect in the country ... Won First-Team All-District honors as a senior in 2008 as a defensive end, and also as an offensive lineman, and he was also named All-Houston Metro as a defensive end ... Was a First-Team All-District pick as a junior on both lines, as well, and took home First-Team All-District defensive line honors as a sophomore and freshman, additionally ... Also lettered in the sports of track and powerlifting, in addition to his football exploits ... High school coach - Gary Carney ...
PERSONAL
Parents - Michael & JoAnn Sam ... Interested in studying sports medicine at Mizzou ... Lists hobbies as fishing, hunting, pursuits that help him to enjoy life ... Chose Mizzou over Arizona State, Colorado State, Houston and Iowa State, among others.
