Mizzou Gains Transfer Commitment From Miami Defensive Tackle

Missouri is adding some depth to the defensive line with the addition of freshman defensive tackle Donta Simpson, per on3. Simpson appeared in three games this season for the Hurricanes.

Simpson will have four years of eligibility remaining for Missouri.

Simpson recorded four total tackles in his first season of college football with Miami. He's most notably a former composite three-star recruit in the class of 2025, ranked No. 606 in the country and No. 67 of all defensive tackles. The Hollywood, Florida, native was also the No. 77 player in the state in that class.

He was a highly-recruited player out of high school, picking up offers from schools like Minnesota, Maryland, NC State, West Virginia, Tulane and many others. He stands at 6-foot-3, 300 pounds. If he's ready to play right away for the Tigers, he'll be a big help in defending the run.

Missouri needs depth at the defensive tackle position after Chris McClellan, Sterling Webb and Bralen Henderson graduated. The Tigers also lost Justin Bodford to the transfer portal. Marquis Gracial and Jalen Marshall are currently slated to be the starters, with Jason Dowell, Sam Williams, Elias Williams and a pair of true freshmen expected to be the depth in the room.

As of now, it would make sense for the Tigers to add another player at the position, especially one with experience and production under his belt. Gracial and Marshall have shown they're capable over the last two seasons, but neither has played starter-level snaps. It would be a massive step up for the two.

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