Missouri State

Lindenwood: Redshirted as a true freshman wide receiver for coach Pat Ross at Lindenwood University in St. Louis in 2015.

High School: Was a two-year starter and three-year letterman for coach Blake Markway at St. Dominic High in O’Fallon, Mo. … Played quarterback and safety his senior season, earning third-team all-state honors at defensive back … Was part of 83 tackles with 5 interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles during the 2014 season while earning All-AAA honors at QB and DB … Accounted for 1,081 rushing yards, 791 passing yards and 16 touchdowns his senior campaign… Was part of a 9-2 playoff run his sophomore season … Also played basketball and baseball for the Crusaders, starting all four years in centerfield on the baseball team and earning first-team all-conference honors twice.

Personal: Gary Donald Ernest was born 8/29/96 in O’Fallon, Mo. … Son of Greg and Julie Ernest of O’Fallon … Has a sister, Emily … Majoring in Finance.