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09-07-2025
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Mizzou Football Misses Out on Two Highly Touted 2026 Recruits
Mizzou Football Misses Out on Two Highly Touted 2026 Recruits originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Missouri Tigers took a large blow to its 2026 recruiting class as two different defensive prospects chose different schools. Mizzou has struggled to bulk up their 2026 class, as its only secured to defensive recruits so far. Advertisement A priority target for Missouri chose a different hat first, as four-star safety Jayden McGregory has committed to Louisville. This is a significant loss for Mizzou, as they don't have many options to pivot toward. McGregory is ranked as the No. 400 player in the country, as well as the No. 24 athlete and No. 4 in his home state of Iowa. He's a Des Moines native and competed at Valley High School. After taking his official visit to Columbia on June 6, McGregory chose the Cardinals over Missouri and Minnesota. He also briefly considered the Kansas Jayhawks. Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches the clockSteve Roberts-Imagn Images The Tigers swung and missed a second time Monday as three-star linebacker Braxton Lindsey committed to BYU. Lindsey chose the Cougars over Missouri, Arkansas, Miami and Oklahoma. Advertisement He's the No. 508 player in the country and No. 35 at his position. Lindsey is also the seventh-best player in the state of Arkansas and is from Rogers, Arkansas. Missouri made a late push for Lindsey after losing a priority linebacker target late last week in J.J. Bush, who committed to Arkansas. Missouri's 2026 class has come together a bit, but it seems to lack depth. Outside of three-star cornerback Javonte Smith, the list of names still considering joining Missouri's defense is shrinking fast. Related: Missouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz Named to Prestigious Preseason Watch List This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Elite Iowa football prospect sets commitment date
West Des Moines Valley senior-to-be Jayden McGregory will get his college commitment over and done with before embarking on his final high school season. McGregory, one of the top prospects in the Class of 2026, has announced he will make his decision on Monday, July 7. The Tiger multi-sport standout will be deciding between Minnesota, Louisville and Missouri. Advertisement Most believe Minnesota is the team to beat to acquire the services of McGregory, who 247Sports ranks as the No. 3 player in the state of Iowa. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder is considered an athlete, as he shines on both sides of the ball for Valley. MORE: Top football prospect in Iowa narrows down college choices to four schools Last year, McGregory caught 19 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown, adding 65 yards rushing on just four carries. He made 13.5 tackles with three interceptions on defense while averaging 19 yards per punt return with another score. McGregory narrowed down his college choices to four teams, as Kansas was the one who has since been axed. Along with helping Valley reach the Class 5A state football title game last year, he was part of the basketball team that won a third straight 4A crown during the winter. Advertisement Along with holding offers from Minnesota, Louisville, Missouri and Kansas, McGregory had serious interest from the likes of Florida State, Georgia, Iowa State, Michigan, Iowa and Tennessee. MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NEWS:
