Missouri's defense kept No. 21 Texas out of the end zone for the first time since 2004
2011 - 2nd-Team Academic All-Big 12
2011 - Spring Team Most Improved Tight End
2012 OUTLOOK
Looking to step into the role of starter at tight end, replacing former All-American, and likely future NFL talent Michael Egnew ... Begins spring ball listed atop the depth chart at that spot...
2011 SEASON
Saw action in 11 games in his sophomore season, playing mostly on special teams, but also getting more involved on the offense ... Had two catches on the season, one of which was a TD ... Caught his first career TD, a 42-yard strike from James Franklin against Texas A&M ... Caught one pass for four yards against Western Illinois ... Blocked a punt against Texas...
2010 SEASON
Enrolled in January after graduating from high school early, and used that added experience from spring camp to his advantage, as he earned playing time as a true freshman ... Played in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, and was a valuable contributor, as he blocked one kick (a punt versus Colorado that set up a Tiger score) and made a tackle at Iowa State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was a sleeper in the Tigers' stellar 2010 recruiting class, someone who went under the radar due to his late entry into football, as he spent most of his youth focusing on the sport of basketball ... Ranked by Rivals.com as the nation's No. 27 tight end prep prospect, while ESPN.com puts him at No. 28 nationally at the same position ... Rated by Scout.com as the nation's No. 45 tight end prospect ... As a senior in 2009, caught 23 passes for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns, after catching 26 passes for 305 yards and 2 touchdowns during his junior season ... Was also an all-district performer for his school's basketball team ... High school coach - Travis Pride.
PERSONAL
Parents - Eric & Robbie Waters ... Is majoring in nutrition and fitness at Mizzou ... Lists hobbies as relaxing and playing football ... Chose Mizzou over Houston, Kansas and Baylor, among others.
