Kerwin Stricker Class: Freshman Hometown: Washington, Mo. High School: Washington Height / Weight: 6-2 / 195 Position: Wide Receiver

A big-play wideout with a good combination of size, speed and strength who has a big upside and room for growth due to his athleticism ... Was an early commit to Mizzou, as he pledged to the Tigers in February of 2008, prior to the end of his junior year in school ... Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 10 overall player (any position) in the state of Missouri, and as the nation's No. 89 wide receiver prospect ... Scout.com lists him as the No. 75 wide receiver prospect in the country, as well ... ESPN.com calls him physically ready to make the jump to the collegiate level, and that he is a strong bodied receiver who shows good concentration in traffic and can absorb the big hit over the middle while still tracking the ball ... Was a 1^st-Team All-District and All-Conference performer as a wide receiver each of his junior and senior seasons at Washington High School ... As a senior, had 27 receptions for 670 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Junior season stats included 25 catches for 520 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Is a standout track and field athlete as well, as he won the state title in the 300-meter hurdles in 2008 and was 4^th in the 110-meter hurdles in the same meet ... Took 2^nd in the 300-meter hurdles and 4^th in the 110-meter hurdles as a sophomore, after placing 8^th in the state long jump finals as a freshman ... High school coach - Jeff Duncan ... Parents - George & Lisa Stricker ... Interested in studying Computer Science at Mizzou ... Lists hobbies as sports, hanging out with friends and watching movies ... Chose Mizzou over Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Kansas State, among others ... MU primary recruiting coach - Cornell Ford.