COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou football saw eight of its student-athletes participate in University commencement activities, held December 17-18, at Mizzou Arena and Hearnes Arena.
Center Michael Maietti and punter Grant McKinniss earned graduate degrees in athletic administration and positive coaching. From the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, defensive lineman Cannon York was awarded his bachelor’s degree in nutrition and exercise physiology.
From the College of Arts and Sciences, defensive lineman Chris Turner earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture. Also from the College of Arts and Sciences, defensive lineman Akial Byers, wide receiver D’ionte “Boo” Smith, offensive lineman Hyrin White and defensive lineman Kobie Whiteside earned degrees in general studies.
Players Mentioned
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#0 Akial Byers
- Defensive Line
- 6′ 3″
- 288 lbs
- Graduate Student
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#55 Michael Maietti
- Offensive Line
- 6′ 1″
- 290 lbs
- Graduate Student
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#19 Grant McKinniss
- Punter
- 6′ 0″
- 201 lbs
- Graduate Student
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#39 Chris Turner
- Defensive Line
- 6′ 3″
- 268 lbs
- Graduate Student
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#50 Hyrin White
- Offensive Line
- 6′ 7″
- 320 lbs
- Redshirt Senior
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#78 Kobie Whiteside
- Defensive Line
- 6′ 1″
- 298 lbs
- Graduate Student
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#96 Cannon York
- Defensive Line
- 6′ 2″
- 252 lbs
- Redshirt Junior
