FAYETTEVILLE — Missouri quarterback Drew Lock has made big strides this season under coordinator Josh Heupel after a rugged first year as a starter in 2015. Lock completed 49 percent of his passes (129 of 263) in 12 games last season for 1,332 yards, and he threw twice as many interceptions (8) as touchdown passes (4).
Lock, a 6-4, 220-pounder from Lee’s Summit (Mo.) High, was thrown into the fray as a true freshman after Maty Mauk’s suspension and ultimate dismissal. In the season finale in a cold rain at Arkansas, Lock was 9 of 27 for 83 yards and he was picked off by safety Josh Liddell.