Missouri State

2016: Played in 9 games on the defensive line as a redshirt freshman ... Recorded 3 assisted tackles in win at Indiana State (10/1/16) and in season finale against Youngstown State (11/19/16) ... Also brought down a pair of ball carriers in season opener against Southwestern College (9/1/16).

2015: Redshirted his first year at Missouri State.

High School: Three-year letterman and two-year starter for coach Kory Schweiss at Central High School in Park Hills, Mo. ... Was a two-time Missouri Class 3 all-state lineman ... Helped the Rebels to back-to-back 12-1 campaigns in 2013 and 2014 ... Finished with 103 tackles, 17 sacks, 5 fumble recoveries and an interception his senior season after posting 14.5 sacks and 71 tackles in 2013 ... Was part of back-to-back district and MAAA Conference championship teams and earned all-district, all-conference, all-region and KTJJ Dream Team honors his last two years ... Was also a two-year starting power forward in basketball for the Rebels.

Personal: Colin Lee Bess was born 12/27/96 in Festus, Mo. ... Son of Don and Diann Bess of Park Hills, Mo. ... Has a brother, Donnie, who played football at SEMO ... Father played football at Nebraska ... Majoring in General Business.