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Mizzou Football inks 19 new players on National Signing Day

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz announced the signing of the incoming 2026 class.

On Wednesday, 19 student-athletes put pen to paper, officially committing to the University of Missouri for next year.

"We're excited to welcome this great group of freshmen to our program and brotherhood," said coach Drinkwitz. "It takes everybody in this building to recruit, and I think they did an excellent job combing over and finding the right fit with our coaching staff."

You can watch the full signing day press conference with Drinkwitz in the video player below.

Mizzou's class ranks in the top-30 of both On3's and ESPN's recruitment rankings. It includes 10 offensive players and nine on defense. 14 future Tigers are ranked in the top 20 in their respective states, and 15 will be early enrollees set to join the team in the winter semester.

You can learn more about each of the signees in the list below.

Brandon Anderson

The 6-foot-3, 310-pound offensive lineman attends North Cobb High School in Georgia and is from Orlando, Florida. According to On3's industry rating, the four-star signee is considered the No. 44-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 53-ranked recruit in the state of Georgia.

Ahmod Billins

The 6-foot-1, 165-pound cornerback attends Abbeville Christian Academy and is from Abbeville, Alabama. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 89-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 40-ranked recruit in the state of Alabama.

Jabari Brady

The 6-foot-1, 206-pound wide receiver attends Monarch High School, and is from North Lauderdale, Florida. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 72-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 60-ranked recruit in the state of Florida.

JJ Bush

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound linebacker attends Theodore High School and is from Mobile, Alabama. According to On3's industry rating, the four-star signee is considered the No. 24-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 16-ranked recruit in the state of Alabama.

Khalief Canty Jr.

The 6-foot-4, 310-pound offensive lineman attends Cass Technical High School and is from Detroit, Michigan. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 71-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 16-ranked recruit in the state of Michigan.

Braylon Ellison

The 6-foot-3, 284-pound offensive lineman attends Boonville High School and is from Boonville, Missouri. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 60-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 9-ranked recruit in the state of Missouri.

Jaxson Gates

The 6-foot, 170-pound cornerback attends Damien High School and is from Fontana, California. According to On3's industry rating, the four-star signee is considered the No. 44-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 40-ranked recruit in the state of Georgia.

Keenan Harris

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound linebacker attends St. Louis University High School and is from St. Louis, Missouri. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 48-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 8-ranked recruit in the state of Missouri.

Devyon Hill-Lomax

The 6-foot-4, 180-pound wide receiver attends Edwardsville High School and is from Edwardsville, Illinois. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 135-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 27-ranked recruit in the state of Illinois.

Isaac Jensen

The 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end attends Millard South High School and is from Omaha, Nebraska. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 75-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 11-ranked recruit in the state of Nebraska.

Demarcus Johnson

The 6-foot-6, 270-pound defensive end attends Hutchinson Community College in Kansas and is from Roseland, Louisianna. According to On3's industry rating, the four-star signee is considered the No. 1-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 2-ranked recruit in the country at the Junior College level.

Brody Jones

The 6-foot-3, 175-pound cornerback attends Fayetteville High School and is from Fayetteville, Arkansas. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 90-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 11-ranked recruit in the state of Arkansas.

Johnnie "DJ" Jones

The 6-foot-6, 310-pound offensive lineman attends Venice High School and is from Bradenton, Florida. According to On3's industry rating, the four-star signee is considered the No. 13-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 18-ranked recruit in the state of Florida.

Jayden McGregory

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound safety attends Valley High School and is from West Des Moines, Iowa. According to On3's industry rating, the four-star signee is considered the No. 28-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 4-ranked recruit in the state of Iowa.

Tajh Overton

The 6-foot-3, 275-pound defensive lineman attends Owasso High School and is from Owasso, Oklahoma. According to On3's industry rating, the four-star signee is considered the No. 31-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 2-ranked recruit in the state of Oklahoma.

Gavin Sidwar

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound quarterback attends La Salle College and is from Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 31-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 16-ranked recruit in the state of Pennsylvania.

Carter Stewart

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound safety attends Shadow Creek High School and is from Pearland, Texas. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 203-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 266-ranked recruit in the state of Texas.

Max Warner

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back attends Whitney Young High School and is from Chicago, Illinois. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 80-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 37-ranked recruit in the state of Illinois.

Brysen Wessell

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive lineman attends Jackson High School and is from Jackson, Missouri. According to On3's industry rating, the three-star signee is considered the No. 40-ranked player at his position in the nation, and the No. 10-ranked recruit in the state of Missouri.

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