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Recapping Mizzou's Busy Transfer Tuesday: The Buzz

Originally posted on Missouri Tigers on SI
By Joey Van Zummeren | Last updated Jan 7, 2026 1:00 AM ET

Missouri made three more additions to its 2026 roster Tuesday, earning commitments from quarterback Austin Simmons, safety JaDon Blair and running back Xai'Shaun Edwards through the transfer portal.

Simmons should be in line to be Missouri's starter for 2026, while Edwards and Blair both bring exciting potential and depth.

Watch the video below as Missouri football reporter Joey Van Zummeren gives his thoughts on what the three additions provide for the Tigers.

To keep up with all of the roster movement for Missouri, follow our offseason tracker.

Here's the morning buzz for Wednesday, Jan. 7.

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Four Missouri football players were named to the CSC academic all-district team: edge rusher Darris Smith, edge rusher Langden Kitchen, safety Trajen Greco and linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez.

Four Tigers named to the CSC Academic All-District Team

@BBsurvivor100
@KitchenLangden
@TrajenGreco
@n_rodriguez5 #TheMizzouWay pic.twitter.com/dZv1uF0Sl6
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) January 6, 2026

Wide receiver Chris Culliver, a transfer from North Carolina chose an offer from Marshall over one from Missouri.

Running with the HERD
Thank you God!! pic.twitter.com/qN6ax2lraH
— ✞ (@chrisculliver5) January 7, 2026

Missouri missed out on edge rusher Emmanuel Oyebadejo, a transfer from Jacksonville State, to Florida. He was set to take a visit to Missouri this week.

BREAKING Jacksonville State transfer DL Emmanuel Oyebadejo has committed to Florida, @SWiltfong_ reports

Oyebadejo totaled 4.5 sacks this season. https://t.co/kSYG7dZ8sR pic.twitter.com/VXqIMxg2EA
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 6, 2026

Former Missouri edge rusher Jaylen Brown will enter the transfer portal again after one season with South Carolina. Brown was a four-star prospect out of high school.

NEW: South Carolina EDGE Jaylen Brown plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Former Missouri transfer. https://t.co/4nZ2xS80mn pic.twitter.com/E32GHAn0t2
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 6, 2026