Rock Bridge running back signs with Mizzou football

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Rock Bridge running back Bryce Jackson officially signed to play football for Mizzou on Wednesday night. He'll be a preferred walk-on for the Tigers.

Jackson said it's always been his dream to play for his home town school. That's part of the reason he chose to walk-on with the Tigers.

"I'm ready to grind, and I'm going there with the intent of getting a scholarship," Jackson said. "Going in as a preferred walk-on - you might be a little nervous. You might be a little scared, but I thought that's exactly what I should do. If I'm scared of it, that's exactly what I should do. I should push myself, and I'm ready."

Jackson chose MU over several other schools - including Georgetown, Northwest Missouri State and Central Missouri.

You can hear our full interview with Jackson in the video player below.

Jackson was one of four Rock Bridge standouts to sign to play collegiate sports on Wednesday.

Here are the other three:

• Haylie Sims: Women's Basketball - Webster University
• Hannah Jungermann: Women's Soccer- Rockhurst University
• Evan Cox: Football - Central Methodist University