Missouri Football Lands South Alabama Linebacker From Transfer Portal

Joe Londergan | May 23, 2024

Oct 7, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet against the LSU Tigers prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports / Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The Missouri Tigers grabbed a commitment from former South Alabama linebacker Khalil Jacobs on Wednesday. Jacobs announced his decision on his Instagram page after two years in Mobile with the Jaguars.

#Mizzou gets a commitment from highly-prized transfer LB Khalil Jacobs per his IG pic.twitter.com/Mz5TJPHK9S

— Ben Arnet (@BenArnetKOMU) May 22, 2024

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Jacobs was originally a three-star high school prospect coming Niceville, Florida in the class of 2022. South Alabama's roster had Jacobs listed at 6'2" and 218 pounds. 247Sports also had Jacobs listed as a three-star prospect in the transfer portal. He will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

In 2023 with South Alabama, Jacobs had 56 tackles with 8.5 for a loss, three forced fumbles, and an interception. His tackle total was fifth on the team and his TFL total was third on the team. The Jaguars finished the season with a 7-6 record, including their first bowl win since 2014. head coach Kane Wommack resigned following the season to become the defensive coordinator at the University of Alabama under new Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer.

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Jacobs reportedly chose Missouri after also taking official visits to Alabama, Auburn, and Ole Miss.

Missouri will begin the 2024 season on Thursday, August 29 when they host FCS foe Murray State. The Tigers went 11-2 in 2023, their best finish since 2014.