43   Jamar Mozee Class: Sophomore Hometown: Blue Springs, Mo. High School: Blue Springs Height / Weight: 5-10 / 216 Position: Running Back

In 2000: Worked his way back from knee surgery and improved throughout the season … Played in five games overall but made just one carry … Also saw some action with the special teams.

In 1999: Worked as a member of the offensive scout team all season while redshirting.

In high school: Regarded as the top high school running back in the Kansas City area … Named the 1998 Missouri Player of the Year by USA Today … Rated as one of the top running backs in the nation and 14th best overall player in the Midlands by SuperPrep … Also a member of the Top 100 National Dream Team by PrepStar … Named the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year in 1997 and 1998 … Also a member of the Kansas City Star All-State team as a junior and senior … Rushed for 1,850 yards and 34 touchdowns during his senior season … Recorded 2,337 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior … Had more than 5,000 yards and 72 touchdowns in his four high school seasons … Missed just one game during his entire high school career … Highlight of his career came when he rushed for 338 yards and seven touchdowns in one game … Also played cornerback … Recorded three interceptions and 50 tackles for his career … Helped his squad to a combined 36-7 record … Coached by Bob Beatty.

The wrapup: Will begin the fall as the backup to Jeremy Hess at the h-back position … Has really excelled in the classroom … Member of the Big 12 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll … Born: November 30, 1980 … Parents: Leon and Patricia Mozee … Major: university studies.