Missouri State

Walk-on freshman who will add depth at linebacker for the Bears this fall and put in his time on the scout team ... Has good size and potential to learn the college game and be a contributing squad member well into the future. High School: Two-year letterman and starter for coach Rich Rehagen at Nixa (Mo.) High ... Played linebacker, running back and tight end for the Eagles and earned all-state honors as a senior ... Also earned all-conference, all-district and team defensive MVP honors at Nixa while leading his squad to the third round of the Class 5 state playoffs as a senior ... Was also a standout discus thrower at Nixa for three seasons. Personal: Andrew Michael Jordan was born 4/21/91 in Springfield, Mo. ... He is the son of Michael and Anita Jordan of Nixa, Mo. ... Has a brother, Thomas ... Plans to major in Biology with hopes of becoming a physician[apos]s assistant after college.