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28-06-2025
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Talented Four-Star Defensive Lineman Drops Mizzou for Miami
Talented Four-Star Defensive Lineman Drops Mizzou for Miami originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A week after taking an official visit to Columbia, Mo., one of the most talented defensive lineman for the Class of 2026 is taking his talents elsewhere. Advertisement Anthony Kennedy Jr., a 6-foot-3, 334-pound product out of Little Rock, Arkansas committed to the Miami Hurricanes on Friday. Highly coveted by Missouri, Kennedy Jr. originally committed to the Tigers in December 2024, but reopened his search last month after veteran defensive line coach Al Davis resigned citing personal reasons. Kennedy Jr. was one of 11 players on an official visit to Mizzou the weekend of June 20-22. Eli Drinkwitz and company have gotten commitments from three of those visitors thus far - QB Gavin Sidwar, IOL Khalief Canty and WR Devyon Hill-Lomax. As a junior for Little Rock Central H.S., Kennedy totaled 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, and two forced fumbles in nine games. Anthony's brother, Bryson, a quarterback for the Class of 2029, also holds offers from Mizzou and Miami. Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz directs his team against the South Carolina GamecocksJeff Blake-Imagn Images Kennedy Jr. is the third notable recruit in the '26 class to choose Miami over Mizzou. Five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, a native of Nixa, Mo. and longtime Mizzou target, chose the Hurricanes over finalists Georgia, Oregon, and Ohio State last month. Four-star edge rusher Asharri Charles, who took an official to Mizzou the weekend of June 6-8, committed to Miami on June 22. Advertisement Mizzou's 2026 recruiting class currently ranks last among SEC schools per 247Sports. Among their seven committed players, linebacker Keenan Harris is the only one on the defensive side of the ball. Related: Mizzou Football's Top 25 Games Since 2000: No. 20-16 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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28-06-2025
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Miami Lands Major 2026 Commitment Over Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas
Miami Lands Major 2026 Commitment Over Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 2026 four-star defensive tackle Anthony Kennedy Jr. has decided to commit to the University of Miami, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. Kennedy chose the Hurricanes over Georgia, SMU, Missouri, and his home state school, Arkansas. Kennedy initially committed to Missouri in December 2024, but reopened his recruitment in May. He took an official visit to the Hurricanes on May 30th, citing this trip as a primary motivator for his commitment in an interview with Rivals' Marcus Benjamin. Advertisement "Ever since my OV, I feel like my relationship with the Miami staff has gotten stronger," he explained. Kennedy is the first defensive tackle to join the Hurricanes' star-studded 2026 class, which currently ranks sixth in the nation per 247Sports, but is expected to rise after they update the rankings to include Kennedy's commitment. Miami Hurricanes HC Mario Cristobal© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Kennedy stands 6-5 and weighs 330 pounds, with an impressive 35.5-inch wingspan to boot. Miami defensive line coaches Damione Lewis and Jason Taylor told Benjamin they 'believe in [Kennedy's] upside' after watching him practice in the spring. These endorsements are especially inspiring considering the dominance the pair displayed during their time as Hurricanes. Advertisement This commitment is a continuation of the recruiting tear Miami has been on recently, with three four-star commits in the past week alone. Their class now features a top-10 player in the country in five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, along with twelve other four-stars now that Kennedy has joined the group. While recruiting rankings aren't the ultimate measure of team success, they serve as a strong indicator that Miami's impressive 2024 campaign isn't a one-off season, but the beginning of their return to the top tier of college football. Related: Miami Facing Groundbreaking NIL Lawsuit Over Alleged Player Tampering This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
