Missouri Recruiting

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OSR Mizzou Recruiting

Special Edition

University of Missouri Athletics

announces the signing of:

GAHN McGAFFIE   [ roster |  top ]
Fr., WR/DB, 5-11, 180, Galena Park, Texas
(Galena Park High School)

Versatile athlete who could play a number of positions at the college level, after starring as a quarterback and wide receiver at Galena Park High School ... Comes to Mizzou ranked as the No. 25 all-purpose back in the country, as well as the state of Texas' No. 79 overall prospect (any position) by Rivals ... ESPN.com rates him as the nation's No. 26 athlete prospect ... Named an All-Midlands region running back selection by PrepStar ... Won District MVP and All-Region honors as a senior in 2007, while being named to the Houston Chronicle Top-100 list ... Despite missing a few games to an injured ankle, turned in an amazing senior season that included 1,208 yards and 13 TDs rushing, while also throwing for nearly 600 yards and 3 more TDs ... Won Academic Top-25 honors from his school in 2007, as well ... Won District MVP honors as a junior in 2006 ... Honored as a 1st-Team All-District performer during his sophomore season of 2005, while winning his team's newcomer of the year, impact player of the year and special teams player of the year awards as a freshman in 2004 ... Started his varsity career as a wide receiver during 2004, then showed his versatility by moving to QB as a junior, and led his team to a winning record ... Also has starred on the hardcourt, as he was a 1st-Team All-District performer and newcomer of the year for his school ... High school coach - Ray Zepada ... Parents - Charles & Brenda McGaffie ... First name is prounced like "John" ... Hobbies outside of football include working out, watching college football and hanging out with his family ... Listed the overall comfort level given to him by Mizzou's coaches and players as one of the deciding factors in choosing to attend MU ...

Chose Mizzou after receiving offers from Boston College, Georgia Tech, Nebraska, Kansas State, Houston and Baylor, among many others who showed an interest ...

MU primary recruiting coach - Craig Kuligowski.