Developing talent who is slotted at free safety ... Opens spring drills listed at No. 3 on the depth chart there, and is looking to challenge for playing time after taking a redshirt a year ago ... Changed his jersey to #21 this spring, after wearing #11 a year ago.
2011 SEASON
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Versatile talent who starred in numerous roles for his team, while earning most of his accolades as a hard-hitting, ball-hawking defensive back ... Was a three-time all-district selection who hails from the same hometown as current Tigers Kenji Jackson and Eric Waters, and their presence at MU played a factor in him joining the program ... Demonstrated great leadership skills, as he was voted a team captain for each of his last two seasons, while also taking home his team's special teams MVP honors and winning academic all-district honors three years as well ... Had 68 tackles as a senior, to go with 2 interceptions (returning one for a score) and 7 pass break ups, while adding 3 rushing TDs, 1 receiving TD and 1 kickoff return TD ... Made 72 total tackles during his junior season to go with a pair of interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 forced fumbles ... Was his team's defensive MVP as a sophomore when he made 94 tackles and 3 interceptions ... Has been a regional qualifier in track each of his past two years on the oval ... High school coach - Chris Melson ...
PERSONAL
Parents - Kim & Daphne Simon ... Wants to study in MU's esteemed School of Business ... Lists hobbies as hunting, fishing and reading, and has been active in organizing fundraising walks for breast cancer awareness, helping raise thousands of dollars in the process ... Chose Mizzou over Boise State, Virginia, Air Force and Washington State, among others.
