Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz greets players against the Boston College Eagles prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Is Mizzou Falling Behind in Recruiting the Class of 2026? - The Extra Point

Originally posted on Missouri Tigers on SI
By Joey Van Zummeren | Last updated May 14, 2025 3:29 PM ET

Watch the video below as Mizzou football reporter Joey Van Zummeren gives his take on why fans shouldn't be concerned with the Missouri Tigers' 'slow' start to landing commitments in the class of 2026.

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In the Southeastern Conference, only Kentucky and Florida currently have less commitments in the class of 2026 than the Missouri Tigers. Eli Drinkwitz is nearing a month without a commitment, with the last coming from quarterback Gavin Sidwar on April 18.

For the rate Missouri has operated at in the past, this year is a little bit behind schedule. But for multiple reasons, it's not time to worry if the program has lost any of its recruiting pull.

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WR Mason James
IOL Noah Best
CB Nick Hankins, Jr.
RB Ryan Estrada
LB JJ Bush
S Jowell Combay
CB Javonte Smith
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2026 Commitments

DL Anthony Kennedy, Jr., 6-foot-3, 290 lbs. - Littlerock, Arkansas (Committed 12/14/2024)
S D'Montae Tims, 6-foot, 195 lbs. - Seffner, Florida (Committed 04/04/2025)
QB Gavin Sidwar, 6-foot-3, 190 lbs. - Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania (Committed 04/18/2025)

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