Andrew Gachkar

positives

Possesses good quickness and acceleration. Has the speed to chase plays down from behind. Hard hitter and can lay out receivers. Aggressive as a tackler. Changes directions very well. Chases plays down from sideline-to-sideline. Uses his arms very well to shed blocks. Disguises his blitzes well. Works his way through traffic nicely. Finds the QB well when blitzing up the middle. Has good awareness in zone coverage and has a quick burst to close. Plays with a high motor.

negatives

Does not have good play recognition. Often fooled by play action. Undersized and has some difficulty shedding blocks. Can get engulfed by big offensive linemen. Fails to take proper angles and will struggle against quick ball carriers on outside runs.

A self-proclaimed lifelong Tiger fan who will bring his skills to Columbia

Ranked by Super Prep as the No. 46 overall prospect (any position) in the Midlands region

Also comes in as the nation's No. 33-ranked weakside linebacker prospect, according to Super Prep, who also rates him as the No. 10 overall prospect (any position) in the state of Kansas

Rated as the No. 12 overall prospect in the state of Kansas by Rivals, despite being hindered by an injured shoulder during the year that limited his statistics

Played both running back and linebacker as a senior in 2006

As a junior in 2005, amassed 83 tackles, with 5 QB sacks, and added 2 interceptions on the year

Also forced 2 fumbles and returned 1 of his INTs for a score

High school coach - Scott Wright.

Parents - Tom & Tina Gachkar

Father is a Mizzou alum

Plans to study engineering at Mizzou

Chose Mizzou over Michigan, Purdue, Kansas State and Kansas, among others

Primary Mizzou recruiter - Andy Hill.