Jason Simpson

FS · Missouri
An all-conference performer who looks to build on his break-out season of 2004 with more of the same in his senior campaign ... Is a hard-nosed defender who could challenge for national honors as a free safety ... Is a relentless competitor who adds a perfect football toughness and mentality to his game, and has blossomed into a leader of his defensive teammates ... With 29 career starts, is by far the most experienced player on the Tiger defense (next most returning starts is Dedrick Harrington with 18) ... With 243 career tackles entering the 2005 season, needs 80 tackles to rank among MU's alltime top-10 in that category.