Fifth-year senior who will push for returning starter Caleb Schaffitzel for time at strong safety this season.
2011: Played all 11 games his junior season ... Finished with 14 total tackles on the campaign ... Had multiple stops on four occasions, including 2 solo tackles at No. 15 Arkansas (9/3/11) in season opener ... Also registered a pair of tackles at No. 12 Oregon (9/17/11), against Northern Iowa (10/1/11) and in season finale win at Youngstown State (11/19/11) ... Earned MSU Special Teams Player of the Week for homecoming game against South Dakota State (10/29/11) ... Named to MSU Athletic Director[apos]s Honor Roll for Spring 2012 semester.
2010: Played in all 11 games and was a solid backup in the secondary and on special teams ... Recorded 5 tackles at Kansas State (9/11/10), including 2 solo tackles ... Recorded 4 stops at Murray State (10/9/10) with a pair of solos ... Finished the season with credited tackles in 3 straight ball games ... Earned MVFC Honor Roll and MSU Athletic Director[apos]s Honor Roll distinction for his 3.50 GPA during the fall 2010 semester.
2009: Played in all 11 games as a redshirt freshman ... Proved to be a reliable special teams performer and role player in his second season with the program ... Earned only tackle with a solo stop in home win over Murray State (9/19/09).
2008: Redshirted his first year at Missouri State.
High School: Helped the Bonner Springs (Kan.) High Braves to Kaw Valley Conference and district titles his senior year as a safety, receiver and running back ... Was a four-year starter for Coach Lew Kasselman and also played quarterback, running back and cornerback during his career.
Personal: Anthony O. Lee, Jr. was born 1/23/90 in Kansas City, Kan. ... Son of Anthony O. Lee, Sr. and Cheree Lee of Kansas City, Kan. ... Has a brother, Prentice, and a sister, Alisha ... Majoring in Sport and Park Administration.
