2005 OUTLOOK
Redshirt freshman with great size and ability who looks to earn playing time on the offensive line this season ... Enters the spring practice period listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at left tackle ... Has done a nice job in the strength program, as he's added 15 pounds to his playing weight of 290 last season.
2004 SEASON
Redshirt season ... Spent the year getting acclimated to the program and working on the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ranked among the top-100 Texas prospects at any position, according to Rivals.com ... Two-time 1st-team all-district selection who missed most of his senior season due to a knee injury ... Was a prep teammate of fellow 2004 Mizzou signee Mack Breed, and has played on the same team as Breed since they were 6 years old ... High school coach - Larry Pullin.
PERSONAL
Son of Patrick & Denise Saunders ... Full name - Aaron Patrick Saunders ... Birthdate - Aug. 9, 1986 ... Plans to pursue degree in education at Mizzou ... Chose MU over Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Colorado, Purdue, Kansas and Baylor, among others.
