For six straight years, it has been the SEC that has hoisted that prestigious crystal ball at season’s end. But for six straight seasons, that dominance has started in homes and through daily texts and phone calls with some of the nation’s top recruits. It’s no secret that recruiting is the lifeblood of college football, and for Missouri (who will be playing in the SEC come fall), the pressure in this recruiting class to compete in the SEC loomed large.
The Tigers got a big boost when they received a commitment from Rivals.com’s No. 1 overall prospect, Dorial Green-Beckham.
The Hillcrest High School wide receiver from Springfield, Missouri, is a 6’6” 220-pounder with documented 4.4 40 speed who has drawn comparisons to Cincinnati’s Pro Bowl rookie WR and former Georgia player A.J. Green. A four-year starter at wide receiver, Green-Beckham scored a staggering 75 touchdowns at Hillcrest, but high school statistics are relative.
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