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Four-Star Sunshine State WR Jabari Brady Announces Commitment to Mizzou
Four-Star Sunshine State WR Jabari Brady Announces Commitment to Mizzou originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Missouri Tigers football program received a third verbal commitment for the Class of 2026 on Saturday. Advertisement Jabari Brady, a four-star wide receiver from Pompano Beach, Florida will be taking his talents to Columbia. Brady's decision comes on the heels of an official visit to Missouri the weekend of May 30. Following the announcement, a few fans took to social media to applaud Brady for his decision. "Welcome to the 'Show Me!' State!!," a user wrote on 'X.' "Smart decision young man," another wrote. "Great choice young man. A block M that has integrity," a user suggested, throwing shade at Michigan. A longtime target for Mizzou wide receivers coach Jacob Peeler, the Tigers offered Brady back in January 2024. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound product chose the Tigers over Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Michigan, and others. Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz directs his team against the South Carolina GamecocksJeff Blake-Imagn Images In 2023, as a sophomore for Monarch High School (Coconut Creek, FL), Brady registered 70 receptions for 1,392 yards and 10 touchdowns. Last season, he began his junior year at Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Hollywood, FL) before transferring back to Monarch, where he caught 23 passes for 485 yards for a 21.2 yards-per-catch average. He also added seven touchdowns in seven games for the Knights. Advertisement Brady is currently ranked 146th in the ESPN 300 for the Class of 2026. ESPN also lists him as the 26th best wide receiver and 23rd top player from the State of Florida. Brady is the third Class of 2026 commitment for Mizzou, joining quarterback Gavin Sidwar (Wyndmoor, PA) and linebacker Keenan Harris (St. Louis, MO). ranks Missouri's 2026 Class 15th among SEC schools. Related: Missouri Tigers Crack Top 25 of ESPN's Power Index Rankings Related: Heralded Four-Star WR Leaves Mizzou with Good Impression This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-05-2025
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Mizzou Football Omitted from Another CFB Analysts Post-Spring Top 25 Ranking
With Spring camp in the rearview mirror and the transfer portal window closed, college football prognosticators around the country have enough information to begin revealing their 'way-too-early' Top-25 rankings. ESPN Senior college football writer Mark Schlabach released his such rankings Thursday morning. Unfortunately, the Missouri Tigers football program did not make the cut. Advertisement Schlabach listed Penn State as his No. 1, followed by Clemson at No. 2 and Texas, the highest-ranked SEC school at No. 3. In all, he had eight SEC teams - Georgia (4), LSU (6), Alabama (9), South Carolina (13), Florida (19), Texas A&M (23), and Ole Miss (24) - in his ranking, the most of any conference. Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches the clock against the Iowa Hawkeyes Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Schlabach listed Penn State as his No. 1 school, followed by Clemson at No. 2 and Texas, the highest-ranked SEC school at No. 3. In all, he had eight SEC teams - Georgia (4), LSU (6), Alabama (9), South Carolina (13), Florida (19), Texas A&M (23), and Ole Miss (24) - in his ranking, the most of any conference. He's not the only guru to leave Mizzou on the outside looking in. Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt also omitted the Tigers from his post-Spring Top 25, as did Advertisement Mizzou lost a number of key starters from last year's squad, including starting quarterback Brady Cook, leading rusher Nate Noel, and their top two wide receivers, Luther Burden III and Theo Wease Jr. However, Eli Drinkwitz and company reloaded by bringing in a transfer portal class - highlighted by five-star edge-rusher Damon Wilson II - that ranked seventh overall. The Tigers (10-3, 5-3 SEC) ended last season ranked 22nd in the final AP Top 25 Poll. If Mizzou hopes to crack the rankings this fall, they'll need to rely on a number of new names to get them there. Related: Mizzou's Not Empty-Handed Following Spring Transfer Portal Closure
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29-04-2025
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Despite Losing 45 Players this Offseason, Missouri Reloaded via the Transfer Portal
As the spring transfer portal window closed Friday, Mizzou made major changes to its roster. The team lost 45 players this offseason, including 25 players to the portal. In return, the team has added 20 players to finish with No. 7 transfer portal team ranking for 2025. A key win for the Tigers is that out of the 25 portal exits, none were full-time starters lsat season. In addition, the team loaded up on defense via the transfer portal. Advertisement TRANSFER PORTAL ADDITIONS ON DEFENSE Headlining the class is five-star edge Damon Wilson, who transferred in from Georgia, and joins a loaded group including Nate Johnson, Langden Kitchen and Darris Smith. At linebacker, Missouri landed Josiah Trotter, the Big 12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year. Mizzou also buffed up its secondary, adding third-team All-American Jalen Catalon, who spent last season at UNLV. TRANSFER PORTAL ADDITIONS ON OFFENSE After losing key offensive players like QB Brady Cook, and wideouts Luther Burden III and Theo Wease Jr. to the NFL, Missouri reloaded, adding quarterback Beau Pribula from Penn State to compete against Sam Horn for the starting spot. Advertisement 'Those two guys will be the primary two pushing to be the starting quarterback,' Mizzou coach Eliah Drinkwitz said in a post-spring press conference. Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches the clock against the Iowa Hawkeyes© Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Running back Ahmad Hardy, who transferred in from UL Monroe this offseason, is expected to lead the backfield after rushing for over 1,300 yards in 2024. At receiver, All-SEC transfer Kevin Coleman Jr. will attempt to replace Burden in the slot, while Xavier Loyd adds depth after a 900-yard season at Illinois State. Iowa tight end Gavin Hoffman and Florida State offensive lineman Jaylen Early add extra strength to the offense. INCOMING RECRUITING CLASS Missouri's 2025 freshman class ranks 20th nationally per with standouts like wide receiver Donovan Olugbode and running back Marquise Davis impressing during the spring. Davis is expected to be the third option in the backfield behind Hardy and Jamal Roberts. Four-star quarterback Matt Zollers, the gem of the class, is progressing well recovering from ankle-surgery but is expected to redshirt. Advertisement With roster spots still available, Mizzou continues to target a starting-level defensive tackle, an offensive-lineman (preferably a left tackle), a cornerback and a best-player-available. Drinkwitz expressed confidence in the roster's current state, but acknowledged key positions still need reinforcement. With impactful additions on both sides of the ball, particularly on defense, and a strong recruiting class, Missouri appears well-positioned heading into the summer. Related: Seven Missouri Tigers are headed to the NFL Related: Mizzou WR Room Reloads After NFL Departures With Transfer Addition
