Eli Drinkwitz and his staff have not only produced excellent on-field results since taking over in 2020, but they have created an attractive destination for transfer players and high school prospects alike, making the program as a whole one of the nation's best.
This week was no different, as the coach and his assistants were hard at work on the recruiting trail, extending several offers to many of the top talents in the 2026 class and beyond. Not to mention, the Tigers also scheduled visits and even made visits of their own to prospects this week as well.
Missouri looked to bulk up its upcoming offensive line class this week by extending offers to three prospects from the 2026 class.
First was 3-Star tackle Rico Schreiber from Marist High School in Chicago, Illinois. Standing at 6-foot-7, 315 lbs., the talented tackle already has excellent size for the position and has shown flashes of elite footwork and hand placement. He currently holds over ten division one offers.
Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Missouri @CoachJonesB @crla130 @OLMafia @marist_oline @RedHawkFB @SWiltfong_ @EDGYTIM @GregSmithRivals @AllenTrieu @mikeclarkpreps @scottybscout @LemmingReport pic.twitter.com/jYSudBP56H
— Rico Schrieber (@rschrieber14) January 13, 2025
Next was Brandon Anderson, a 4-Star interior offensive line prospect currently committed to Tennessee. Hailing from Kennesaw, Georgia, Anderson is 6-foot-4, 320 lbs. and is ranked as the No. 34 player in the state.
#AGTG blessed to receive a offer from university of mizzouri pic.twitter.com/BfcEjeOXg5
— ⭐️Brandon”BIG B”Anderson⭐️ (@Bigsgba) January 15, 2025
Finally, Missouri sent an offer to another tackle prospect: Tyler Duell from West Chester, Pennsylvania. Currently rated as a 3-Star prospect by 247Sports, Duell holds other offers from the likes of Syracuse, Virginia Tech and more.
After a great conversation with @JAbercrombie51 I am excited to have received an offer from @MizzouFootball @CoachStephenWCE @WCEastFootball pic.twitter.com/s27ZkisPS9
— Tyler Duell (@TylerDuell18) January 15, 2025
Next, turning attention away from the trenches, the Tigers also sent offers to four skill position players in the 2026 class: Jonathan Hatton, Jr., DJ Williams, Brandon Arrington and Kaden Henderson.
Hatton, a 4-Star running back from Cibolo, Texas, is a 6-foot, 205 lb. bruising back that holds offers from over a dozen power four programs. He is ranked as the No. 3 player at his position in the class and the No. 5 player overall in the state.
TGBTG After a great convo with @CoachLoop I’m blessed to get an offer from @MizzouFootball. @Football_Steele @BDammone @ChadSimmons_ @DEFCONTX7v7 @satxhsfb @CoachTtime24 @CoachBriscoeWR @TFloss32 @247recruiting pic.twitter.com/xyheXCeQk7
— Jonathan Hatton Jr (@JHattonJr28) January 10, 2025
Williams is an athlete from Carrollwood Day High School in Tampa, Florida. Standing at 6-foot-1, 160 lbs. he has a slender, lengthy frame that he utilizes to his advantage on both sides of the ball. He hauled in 14 receptions for 217 yards and a score on offense and finished with 29 tackles, two pass deflections and an interception on defense this season.
I am extremely grateful to receive an offer from The University of Missouri!! @CoachYoro @CoachYounger14 @MizzouFootball @ChadSimmons_ @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney @SWiltfong_ @Andy_Villamarzo @MarshallMcDuf14 @BayAreaLAB pic.twitter.com/f4Cwo2TXoc
— DJ Williams (@RTR__DJ) January 10, 2025
Next was 5-Star and fellow athlete prospect, Brandon Arrington from Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley, California. Ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the class and the No. 3 player in the state, Arrington is one of the class of 2026's most sought after talents.
Honored and blessed to say I received my 39th division 1 scholarship to the university of Missouri #gotigers⚫️ @RyanTrichel @coachalpogue pic.twitter.com/BNE9Q4K3N7
— Brandon “Dash”Arrington jr 5 (@brandonjubie2) January 12, 2025
Finally, wrapping up the 2026 offers, was 4-Star lineback Kaden Henderson. Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Henderson is a 6-foot-2, 200 lb. defender. In two years of varsity football, he has compiled an impressive 90 total tackles, six TFL's and two interceptions.
I am blessed to receive a offer from The University Of Missouri #MIZ @coreybatoon @CoachYoro @MizzouFootball @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @SWiltfong_ @Andrew_Ivins pic.twitter.com/K1ySngYQd4
— Kaden Henderson 4⭐️ LB (@KadenHenderson_) January 10, 2025
Looking ahead to the class of 2028, Missouri extended two offers to prospects following strong freshman seasons.
Zylen Little, a 6-foot-2, 290 lb. defensive lineman from Carrollwood Day High School in Tampa, Florida finished his freshman season with a whopping 29 total tackles, seven TFL's and 2.5 sacks. Missouri is the first SEC team to offer the talented defender, but is very likely not the last.
Honored to announce that I’ve received an offer from the University of Missouri! #mizzoufootball @CoachYounger14 @CoachYoro @MarshallMcDuf14 @BayAreaLAB @BigPlayRay50 @PrepRedzoneFL @JohnGarcia_Jr @Andrew_Ivins @SWiltfong_ @ChadSimmons_ @MizzouFootball pic.twitter.com/wz1GEVgAQs
— Zylen Little (@ZylenLittle) January 10, 2025
Antonio Thomas, Jr., a high school teammate of Little at Carrollwood Day, is an athlete prospect who put together a very impressive first season at the varsity level. Playing on both sides of the ball as a safety and running back, Thomas finished 2024 with 27 total tackles, 4.0 sacks and three pass deflections on defense on top of 21 rush attempts for over 200 yards and three scores on offense.
extremely blessed to receive a offer from the university of Missouri @CoachYoro @CoachYounger14 @MarshallMcDuf14 @BayAreaLAB @BigPlayRay50 @Rivals @MaxPreps pic.twitter.com/CnvjECilye
— Antonio thomas jr (@wankdabull66306) January 10, 2025
Tigers recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach Jacob Peeler was out on the recruiting trail this week and made a visit to 4-Star cornerback prospect Raderrion Daniels. The talented defender took to social media to share a photo with the coach.
Thanks for stopping by today , much luv!@MizzouFootball @Mizzou @MizzouAthletics @NastyWideOuts @coachalpogue ⚫️ pic.twitter.com/jDf5cDxrSj
— Raderrion”DD”Daniels 4⭐️ (@RaderrionD1) January 16, 2025
Missouri also lined up a visit for this weekend with 2026 linebacker Jakore Smith from Little Rock, Arkansas. Ranked as a 4-Star prospect, Smith is the No. 5 player in the state and the No. 27 player at his position in the nation.
I’ll be at the zou on the 18th@MizzouFootball @DLineGURU
— jakore smith (@jakoresmithh) January 16, 2025
For a full breakdown of the Tigers 2025 recruiting class and more, check out the Missouri football recruiting tracker.
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