Mizzou defensive lineman set to return for one more season

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Mizzou defensive lineman Darius Robinson started off 2023 by announcing that he will return to Columbia for one more season, instead of declaring for the NFL Draft.

In a social media post on Sunday, Robinson said, "I was blessed with the opportunity to start my NFL career now. However, I’m committed to growth and the process, and I will be returning for one more year!"

The 2023 season will be the lineman's fifth year at MU, using his NCAA-gifted COVID eligibility. In 2022, he started in all 12 games, totaling 3.5 sacks and 31 tackles.

The Tiger defense needed to keep a guy like Robinson on board. Both starting defensive ends Isaiah McGuire and DJ Coleman both declared for the NFL Draft. Robinson will join redshirt junior Jayden Jernigan in returners to the line