The Missouri Tigers are now down a four-star recruit in the 2026 class after top-400 running back TJ Hodges flipped his commitment to Arkansas.
Hodges, the No. 354 player in the nation and No. 26 of all running backs, is a native of Bryant, Arkansas. He initially committed to the Tigers on Oct. 4, but never stopped hearing from Arkansas' staff.
BREAKING: Four-Star RB TJ Hodges has Flipped his Commitment from Missouri to Arkansas, he tells me for @rivals⁰
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 1, 2025
The 6’1 185 RB from Bryant, AR had been Committed to the Tigers since October ⁰⁰“Luke 12:48”⁰https://t.co/M54jIUR1PM pic.twitter.com/yzwqziufp5
Hodges narrowed down his recruitment early in October and made his first decision between the Tigers, Razorbacks, Oregon, Oklahoma State, Baylor and Louisville. He held offers from plenty of Power 4 schools, including Auburn, Minnesota, Florida State, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and more.
Fortunately for the Tigers, three-star running back Maxwell Warner from Chicago is still on board and is slated to sign with them.
As signing day approaches, Missouri is still looking to add a few more key players to the 2026 class. Four-star defensive tackle Anthony Kennedy, who's currently committed to Miami, is likely the guy at the top of this list. Other names to keep an eye out for are four-star wide receiver Mason James and three-star defensive tackle Jae'Lin Battle, among others.
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