2010 SPRING OUTLOOK
Athletic tight end prospect who projects to be a nice fit in Mizzou's spread offense ... This will be his second spring camp, as he enrolled early at MU for the 2009 spring semester, although he did not participate because of a knee injury sustained in high school ... Is healthy now and ready to fight for a spot in the playing rotation this fall ... Begins spring camp listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at the tight end position.
2009 SEASON
Graduated early from high school, and enrolled at Mizzou for the semester that begin in January of 2009 ... Had his senior season cut short by a knee injury, and he worked through the rehabilitation process with MU's training staff during spring ball (did not participate in spring practice) and took a redshirt during the season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 15 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Missouri, and as the nation's No. 47 tight end prospect ... ESPN.com listed him as the nation's No. 44 tight end and said he has a huge upside with an ideal frame for growth and added strength who has soft hands and natural feel for reading coverage and finding soft spots in the secondary ... Despite missing half of his senior season, still was named 1st-Team All-Conference as a wide receiver, with 650 receiving yards ... As a junior was a 1st-Team All-State pick as he had 71 receptions and 1,127 yards and 12 touchdowns ... Also participated in basketball and track at Glendale High School ... High school coach - Joel Heeman.
PERSONAL
Parents - James & Lynelle Sanders ... Interested in studying in Mizzou's School of Business ... Lists hobbies as hunting and playing guitar ... Chose Mizzou over Kansas, Iowa, Kansas State and Vanderbilt, among others.
