GENERAL: Second-year player... a talented athlete who made the move to cornerback from tailback during spring drills... adjusted well to the position... figures to see significant action for the Gorillas this fall.

In 2007: Redshirt season.

In High School: A first-team Missouri Class 4A All-State running back as a senior at Carthage High School in 2006... rushed 198 times for 1,873 yards and 32 TDs... scored 35 total TDs (19.1 ppg) his senior year... a third-team 4A All-State pick at wide receiver in 2004... a three-year All-Conference performer (2004-06)... also an All-State performer in the sprints in track & field at CHS.

Personal: Born October 25, 1988... son of Tom and Misty Atteberry... a justice studies major.