Thursday, Jul. 03, 2008

Burnett Commits to Mizzou

By Kevin Lonnquist

Staff Writer

Carroll defensive end Braydon Burnett envisioned playing football in the Big 12. Now, he will realize that dream.

One of the most celebrated recruits in school history gave an oral commitment to Missouri last week. Oral commitments are non-binding. The first day a recruit can sign a national letter of intent is Feb. 4, 2009.

Burnett (6-3, 240) chose Missouri over Michigan, Colorado, Arizona State, Arkansas and California.

"You can really see where Missouri is becoming more and more successful," Burnett said. "I just felt there was a fit between me and the guys and the coaches."

Burnett will join formerCarroll quarterback Chase Daniel and CHS graduate Mike Prince, a reserve offensive lineman.