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Missouri football players in the NFL: Which former Tigers are competing for roster spots?
Preseason games are underway in the NFL, and several recent Missouri football alums are competing for roster spots. Mizzou has had first-round picks in back-to-back years, and the Tigers sent three players to the league in the 2025 NFL Draft. Several more players signed for teams as undrafted free agents after the April event was over. Here is every former Missouri player currently competing for a spot on an NFL roster: New York Jets Armand Membou: The right tackle was the No. 8-overall pick in this year's draft and is expected to immediately start for the Jets in 2025. He is joined in New Jersey by two of his former teammates from Columbia. Brady Cook: The QB signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent this year and is competing for a roster spot with Justin Fields, Adrian Martinez, and Tyrod Taylor. He went 6-of-8 passing for 62 yards in the Jets' preseason win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. Harrison Mevis: The placekicker, after a standout year in the UFL, signed with the Jets in the summer. He went 3-of-3 on field goals in the Jets' preseason opener with a 39-yard long. Chicago Bears Luther Burden III: The No. 39-overall draft pick and three-year Mizzou standout has had quite the preseason, but appears to be settling into a role on new head coach Ben Johnson's offense. He caught two of his three targets for 29 yards in the Bears' preseason opener. Arizona Cardinals Darius Robinson: After missing much of his rookie season due to a calf injury, the No. 27-overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft is competing for a starting role on the Cardinals' defensive line. Los Angeles Rams Cody Schrader: Mizzou's single-season rushing yards record holder scored his first touchdown as an NFL player in the Rams' first preseason game, hauling in a nine-yard touchdown pass from former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett. He led the Rams in rushing with five carries for 59 yards. The Rams' running back room is crowded, though, with Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, and Jarquez Hunter among the players Schrader is competing with. Miami Dolphins Theo Wease Jr.: The wideout was an undrafted free agent pickup for the Dolphins shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft. He appeared in Miami's first preseason game and had one reception for five yards. Larry Borom: The former Mizzou offensive lineman was a fifth-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 2021 and now will compete for the Dolphins' starting left tackle job. Denver Broncos Tyler Badie: The running back has recovered from a scary injury he sustained last season and had five carries for 32 yards in a preseason win over the 49ers. Kristian Williams: The defensive tackle signed as a UDFA after this year's draft and seemingly faces an uphill battle for a roster spot in a crowded room. Kris Abrams-Draine: The 2024 draft fifth-round corner had a tackle and defended a pass in Denver's first preseason game. He appears to be in a good position to land on the 53-man roster. Johnny Walker Jr.: The edge rusher out of Tampa, Florida, was an undrafted free agent pickup after the draft this year, but his rookie season ended before it started. He will spend the year on the injured reserve list due to a lower-body injury. Kansas City Chiefs Nick Bolton: The fourth-year NFL linebacker recently signed a three-year, $45-million extension. With two Super Bowl rings in hand, he is expected to be a starting middle linebacker for the Chiefs in 2025. Elijah Young: The running back spent three seasons at Mizzou before transferring to Western Kentucky. He signed as a UDFA with KC this year. Detroit Lions Ennis Rakestraw Jr.: The former standout Mizzou corner has had some bad injury luck again and will miss the 2025 season with a shoulder injury. He was a second-round pick in 2024, but will spend the upcoming season on the injured reserve list. Trystan Colon: The Lions signed Colon after center Frank Ragnow retired this summer. He most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals. Dominic Lovett: The wide receiver out of East St. Louis finished his career at Georgia after two seasons with Mizzou. He was a seventh-round pick in this year's draft. Mekhi Wingo: The St. Louis native spent one season with Mizzou before transferring to LSU. Green Bay Packers Ty'Ron Hopper: A third-round pick in 2024, Hopper has reportedly had an impressive summer in Green Bay. He has reportedly moved over to the strong side and is in the mix for a playing position on the Packers' defense. Indianapolis Colts Jaylon Carlies: The Mizzou safety switched to linebacker in the NFL, and that appears to have paid off as he is expected to start in Indianapolis this season. Nate Noel: The one-year Mizzou running back from the 2024 season originally signed with the Miami Dolphins after the draft, but was waived over the summer. On Friday, the Colts announced they had picked him up. Marcellus Johnson: In the same transaction, the Colts announced they had added Johnson, a former sixth offensive lineman and swing tackle for Mizzou. Jacksonville Jaguars Javon Foster: The fourth-round pick from 2024 was MU's starting left tackle for three years before that. He appears to have moved over to guard for the Jaguars. New England Patriots Marcus Bryant: The left tackle was a seventh-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2025 NFL Draft. With No. 4-overall selection Will Campbell expected to start at left tackle, Bryant will shift to the right side for the Patriots, where he started in their preseason win over Washington. Yasir Durant: The offensive tackle was placed on the injured reserve list for the Patriots in July, and now will need to reach an injury settlement with the Patriots to be able to see the field in 2025. Seattle Seahawks Drew Lock: After a year with the New York Giants, Lock is back in Seattle — where he spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons — and is expected to back up Sam Darnold in the 2025 season. Cleveland Browns Isaiah McGuire: The defensive end is about to begin his third season in the league after a solid 2024 campaign. He is competing to start opposite Myles Garrett at the other edge-rushing role. Las Vegas Raiders Albert Okwuegbunam: The Raiders signed the former Mizzou tight end Aug. 3, shortly after he was released by the Colts. San Francisco 49ers Jordan Elliott: The defensive tackle projects as a starter on the 49ers' defense this season. Carolina Panthers Akayleb Evans: The one-year Mizzou corner was signed by the Panthers last December after being waived by the Minnesota Vikings. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Connor Bazelak: The quarterback, who spent two seasons with Mizzou before transferring to Indiana and then Bowling Green, is competing to back up Baker Mayfield this season. More: What to expect from Missouri football's biggest position competitions in Week 3 of camp More: Here's Missouri football's full schedule for 2025 season, including dates, times, channels Tennessee Titans Joshua Bledsoe: Tennessee signed Bledsoe this past Tuesday after he was cut by the Steelers earlier in the summer. This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Missouri football in the NFL: Who is competing for roster spots?
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21-06-2025
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Mizzou Football's Top 25 Games Since 2000: No. 21-25
Mizzou Football's Top 25 Games Since 2000: No. 21-25 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. We're counting down the top Missouri Tigers football games of the 21st century, kicking things off with numbers 25 through 21. Advertisement These matchups helped shape the program's modern identity, delivering dramatic moments, record-breaking performances, and many unforgettable memories that still resonate with fans today. #25 – December 30, 2024 vs. Iowa Music City Bowl, Nashville – Mizzou 27, Iowa 24 In a wild Music City Bowl finish, No. 19 Missouri rallied late to defeat Iowa behind two 50+ yard field goals by redshirt freshman Blake Craig, including a bowl-record 56-yarder. The Tigers trailed 24-14 late in the third before Brady Cook designed a comeback drive capped with a Joshua Manning touchdown. Defensive stops, including a fourth-down stop by Corey Flagg Jr. and Daylan Carnell, sealed the win. Mizzou logged its second straight 10-win season and third consecutive bowl victory over a Big Ten team. Missouri Tigers hoist the trophy up after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Music City Roberts-Imagn Images #24 – November 10, 2012 at Tennessee 4 Overtimes in Knoxville – Mizzou 51, Tennessee 48 Advertisement In an insane four-overtime thriller at Neyland Stadium, the Tigers stormed back from a 14-point halftime deficit to stun the Vols at home. James Franklin shook off a rough first half to throw four touchdowns, including a fourth-and-12 game-tying dime to wideout Dorial Green-Beckham with just 47 seconds left. Kendial Lawrence added 153 rushing yards and two scores. The game ended with a fourth-down stop by safety Ian Simon, sealing Mizzou's first SEC road win and handing Tennessee another brutal loss under head coach Derek Dooley—who, six years later, would join Missouri's staff as offensive coordinator. #23 – November 28, 2014 vs. Arkansas SEC East Battle – Mizzou 21, Arkansas 14 After a sluggish first three quarters, Mizzou erupted late to clinch its second straight SEC East title. Trailing 14-6 in the fourth, the Tigers tied it with a 98-yard drive and trick-play two-point conversion. Marcus Murphy dashed in for the go-ahead touchdown before Markus Golden recovered a game-sealing fumble. Missouri once again proved its resilience under head coach Gary Pinkel, reaching double-digit wins and a return to Atlanta for their second SEC title shot in two years. #22 – January 3, 2014 vs. Oklahoma State Cotton Bowl Classic – Mizzou 41, Oklahoma State 31 Advertisement In a battle of two former Big 12 rivals, Missouri ended its magical 12-win season with a Cotton Bowl victory over the Cowboys. Henry Josey ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner with 3:08 left. Moments later, Shane Ray returned a Clint Chelf fumble 73 yards to seal it. The Tigers overcame two second-half fumbles by James Franklin and a late Cowboys lead to deliver Gary Pinkel his record 102nd win at Mizzou. Missouri Tigers celebrate with the Cotton Bowl trophy after their 2014 Cotton Bowl victory against the Oklahoma State Jairaj-Imagn Images #21 – October 25, 2008 vs. Colorado Colorado Shutout – Mizzou 58, Colorado 0 Homecoming turned into a showing of utter dominance as the Tigers thrashed the Colorado Buffaloes in a 58-0 shutout. Chase Daniel threw for 302 yards and five touchdowns, while tight end Chase Coffman broke the FBS career receptions record at the position. The defense smothered Colorado from start to finish, holding the Buffs to just 33 first-half yards in one of the most lopsided wins in Mizzou history. A much needed statement performance after back-to-back losses. Advertisement Related: Mizzou's 2025 Football Slate Released with TV Designations and Kickoff Times Related: Mizzou to Add Player-Turned-Coach Sabbath Joseph to Defensive Staff This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
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09-05-2025
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Jets Turn Heads With Notable Quarterback Announcement on Friday
The New York Jets added to their quarterback depth chart on Friday, officially signing former Missouri quarterback Brady Cook as one of the team's 15 undrafted free agents before the 2025 season. The Jets announced each of their 15 undrafted free-agent signings with a post on social media. Advertisement Cook, 23, spent five collegiate seasons with Missouri from 2020-24. Through 47 game appearances with the Tigers, the former 3-star recruit completed 65.9% of his pass attempts for 9,251 yards, 50 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also rushed 1,262 yards and 21 scores. Cook now joins a Jets QB depth chart featuring Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor and Adrian Martinez. Jets fans took to the comment section to react to this quarterback move. "I like the idea of having Brady Cook and Adrian Martinez learning behind Tyrod and fighting for the QB 3 spot," one fan wrote. "Well, it's official… BRADY COOK IS A NEW YORK JET!!" another added. Advertisement "Brady Cook headed to New York. He will make it," another said. Cook now joins a rookie class featuring his former Missouri teammate Armand Membou, the Jets' No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft process. "Brady Cook is a leader and a very very tough dude," the rookie offensive tackle said in a press conference on Friday. "If you watched the Auburn game last year, he went to the hospital mid-game and came back and won it for us, so that just shows you the type of character and leader that he is." Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (QB02) during the 2025 NFL CombineKirby Lee-Imagn Images Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz believes Cook has the potential to be a starting signal caller in the NFL. "I'm sure he'll be a starting quarterback someday in the NFL," Drinkwitz said earlier this year. "And hopefully he'll let me come watch him play."
New York Post
28-04-2025
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Brady Cook and fiancée celebrate after undrafted QB signs with Jets in champagne-filled scene
The fiancée of University of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook sprayed champagne while celebrating with him over the weekend when he signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent. Carli Schieferle popped the bubbly as the couple stood on a diving board together in the pool area of a backyard, as seen in a since-expired video posted on her Instagram Story. 'HEADED TO NEW YORK BABY!!! LET'S GO JETS!!' she wrote, including three green heart emojis. At one point, Cook put his Jets hat on Schieferle's head while their friends and family, not seen in the clip, were heard cheering in the background. Cook and Schieferle, who have been together since high school, got engaged in Central Park in March. 6 University of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook's fiancée Carli Schieferle sprayed champagne while celebrating him signing with the Jets as an undrafted free agent. X/@nflgeek111 6 University of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook's fiancée Carli Schieferle sprayed champagne while celebrating him signing with the Jets in undrafted free agency 2025. X/@nflgeek111 6 The bubbly was flowing in the jubilant scene. X/@nflgeek111 Schieferle graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor's degree in 2022 before spending an extra year at Mizzou, where she was accepted into the accelerated nursing program. They have been together since at least 2017, according to her Instagram. 6 University of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook and his fiancée Carli Schieferle. Instagram/Carli Schieferle Cook was the 2021 Armed Forces Bowl MVP, the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Offensive MVP and the 2024 Music City Bowl MVP. In 46 career games with 39 starts, Cook completed 746-of-1,139 passes for 9,013 yards with 49 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He posted a career pass efficiency rating of 143.53. He also rushed 362 times for 1,209 yards and 20 touchdowns. 6 Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws during the school's NFL football pro day, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. AP The Jets did not select a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft this past weekend. Instead, they used their No. 7 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou. Cook and Membou played together for three seasons at Missouri. Along with Cook, the Jets also signed Notre Dame safety Jordan Clark, the son of former NFL safety and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark. 6 Brady Cook of Missouri (12) rolls out with the ball to pass against the East during the first half at AT&T Stadium on January 30, 2025. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Cook joins a quarterback room with starter Justin Fields and backups Tyrod Taylor and Jordan Travis. The Jets have struggled to find their quarterback of the future after a lousy two-year stint with veteran Aaron Rodgers. The team announced they were moving on from Rodgers in February.
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28-04-2025
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Jets sign QB prospect, son of ESPN analyst among undrafted free agents
The Jets began signing undrafted free agents immediately after the NFL draft ended on Saturday. They signed some interesting names already. After not drafting a quarterback, the team signed Missouri quarterback Brady Cook. Advertisement Cook, who was teammates with first-round pick Armand Membou, started 39 games over four years for the Tigers. He completed 62.6 percent of his passes last season for 2,535 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions. He ran for another 223 yards and five touchdowns. He was a three-time team captain. The Jets also signed Notre Dame safety Jordan Clark, who is the son of former NFL safety and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark. They also added Michigan running back Donovan Edwards. Edwards had a strong sophomore season in 2022, rushing for 991 yards and seven touchdowns, but fell back as a junior (497 yards, 5 TDs) and a senior (589 yards, 4 TDs). Advertisement Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) rushes the ball during the Iowa Hawkeyes versus Missouri Tigers at the TransPerfect Music City Bowl on December 30, 2024. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are the other undrafted free agent signings that we know of for the Jets: Jared Bartlett, LB, Cincinnati Advertisement Dean Clark, S, Fresno State Caden Davis, K, Mississippi Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Myles Price battles with Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Jordan Clark #1 in action during the Playoff First Round game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Indiana Hoosiers. Getty Images Advertisement Dymere Miller, WR, Rutgers Fatorma Mulbah, DT, West Virginia Jamaal Pritchett, WR, South Alabama Quentin Skinner, WR, Kansas State Aaron Smith, LB, South Carolina State Ja'Markis Weston, Edge, Florida Leander Wiegand, OT, Germany
