Mike Gross Class: Senior Hometown: Jackson, Mo. High School: Jackson High School Height / Weight: 5-11 / 195 Position: Defensive Back Birthdate: 03/10/1979

Fifth year senior who was moved to defense during spring drills … made the transition to defense and goes to fall drills as a backup at free safety … has played quarterback and wide receiver … key special teams player for the past three years … good athlete … good understanding of the game.

2000: Played on all special teams … recorded six tackles including three unassisted stops.

1999: Started one game at quarterback … saw action in every game either at quarterback or on special teams … completed 29-59 passes for 270 yards and four TD’s … had five interceptions … rushed the ball 29 times for 168 yards and one TD.

1998: Threw one pass for one completion on one yard and one touchdown.

1997: Redshirted

Prep: All-district and all-conference selection at Jackson High School.

Personal: Born 3-10-97 ... son of Carl and Christine Gross ... coached at Jackson by his father who is a former player and assistant coach at Southeast ... four-time Southeast Scholar Athlete ... majoring in mathematics.