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2009 OUTLOOK A very talented and potentially explosive athlete who will be in the mix with a bunch of young receivers vying for playing time in 2009 ... Begins fall drills listed as No. 2 on the depth chart at the X-receiver position, behind returning starter Jared Perry ... Had a great opportunity during the spring, as he got lots of reps with the #1 offense, and showed he's got the ability to be a contributor this season.
2008 SEASON Redshirted in his first year in the Tiger program, but showed from day one in practice that he had the ability and athleticism to be a very nice fit in the Mizzou spread offense ... Was a stand-out in practice most every day, making plays for the offensive scout team ... Was a two-time winner of the offensive Back-Up Player of the Week, for his efforts in practice prior to games against Nevada and Colorado.
High School In 2007, was rated by Rivals as the No. 9 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Missouri for 2007, and as the No. 69 wide receiver in the nation ... Ranked by SuperPrep as the state of Missouri's No. 12-ranked overall prospect (any position), and also as the nation's No. 94-ranked wide receiver ... As a senior in 2006, caught 30 passes for 800 yards and 13 TDs, while adding 71 tackles, 3 INTs and 2 QB sacks on defense ... Won 1st-Team All-State honors as a senior wideout, and also took home 1st-Team All-Conference mention as a wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner ... As a junior in 2005, caught 15 passes for 404 yards (a whopping 26.9 avg.) and 10 TDs, and also averaged 25.8 yards per kickoff return ... Transferred to Rockwood Summit High School prior to his junior season, after playing as a sophomore at Lutheran North High School ... As a sophomore, he played primarily as a defensive back, and registered 101 tackles and grabbed 9 INTs on the year while earning 1st-Team All-Conference mention on defense ... Also was a standout on the hardcourt, where he helped lead Lutheran North to a Class 3 state championship, scoring 16 points in the title victory over Charleston in 2005 ... Was named the championship game player of the game ... High school coach - Mike Bellers ... Prep school coach - David Pool ... Personal Son of Rolanda Woodland ... Chose Mizzou over Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Michigan State and Illinois, among others ... Primary Mizzou recruiter - Cornell Ford. |
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