Up-and-coming receiver who looks to increase his contributions for a deep and talented group of receivers ... Had an impressive spring camp where he regularly made plays, and he closed camp by making a pair of catches in the Black & Gold Game for 18 yards ... Opens camp listed at No. 2 on the depth chart at the X-receiver position, behind returning starter Jerrell Jackson.
2010 SEASON
Saw action in 12 games, and made five receptions for a total of 35 yards ... First career catch came against Illinois ... Finished with two receptions in the win over the Illini ... Had a career day with four catches against McNeese State, for 24 yards.
2009 SEASON
Was able to preserve a redshirt to further develop physically with MU's renowned strength and conditioning program.
HIGH SCHOOL
Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 51 overall prospect (any position) out of the state of Louisiana ... Emerged late in his high school career on the recruiting scene ... Won First-Team All-District honors as a senior in 2008 after he caught 53 passes for 1,064 yards and 12 touchdowns on offense, while grabbing four interceptions on defense as a team captain ... Had one massive game where he caught six passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns, which earned him statewide player of the week honors ... Was named the offensive MVP at the inaugural Sportsman's Paradise All-Star Game in Louisiana played in January ... Took home All-District honors as a defensive back in 2007 as he grabbed seven interceptions during his junior season ... High school coach - Stephen Dennis.
PERSONAL
Has excelled despite having lost both of his parents ... Is one of four boys in the family (he's the second youngest) who live together taking care of each other ... Is majoring in psychology ... Lists hobbies as basketball, talking about football with his family and friends, and playing catch with his younger brother ... Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, Minnesota, Louisiana Tech and Tulsa, among others ... Says that the feel he developed with the Tiger coaches was a main draw, as well as the chance to play in Mizzou's prolific spread offensive attack.
