This all-around athlete will return at running back and outside linebacker for Parkway West head coach Boyd Manne in 2002. Meyers has the size, speed and intelligence that D-I recruiters covet.

Name: Will Meyers

High School: Ballwin (MO) Parkway West

Birthday: 9-14-84

High School Position: running back, outside linebacker

Projected College Position: strong safety, free safety, outside linebacker

High School Head Coach: Boyd Manne

Height: 6-0

Weight: 190

40-speed: 4.5

100-meter: 11.2

Bench press: 250

Squat: 475

Vertical leap: 30 inches

GPA: 4.316

ACT: 32

2001 Stats: (On offense) 109 carries, 595 yards, nine touchdowns; nine receptions, 93 yards, one touchdown

(On defense) 59 solos, 30 assists, four fumble recoveries, six sacks, 15 other tackles for losses, four interceptions, two defensive touchdowns, two blocked kicks.

(On Returns) five kickoffs, 120 yards; 19 punts, 168 yards

Toughest Individual Opponent: Mario Whitney, Jackson (MO)

Favorite college team: No current favorite

Parents attended college at: Southern Illinois