Live Updates: 2023 Missouri Football Early National Signing Day

Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz has had incredible momentum on the recruiting trail the last few days and looks to continue it through the early signing period, which ends on Dec. 22.

Tiger fans should be on the edge of their seats waiting for updates throughout the day, with multiple recruits expected to sign as time progresses. 

Signings

1. Williams Nwaneri, EDGE, 6-6, 257, Lees Summit, Mo.
2. Elias Williams, EDGE, 6-4, 268 New Port Richey, Fla.
3. Jaylen Brown, DL, 6-6, 260, Mobile, Ala.
4. Jayven Richardson, OL, 6-6, 303, Gonzalez, Cal. 
5. Kewan Lacy, RB, 5-11, 196, Lancaster, Tex. 
6. Whit Hafer, TE, 6-7, 255, Joplin, Mo. 
7. Cameron Keys, CB, 6-0, 166, Panama City, Fla
8. Talan Chandler, OL, 6-3, 297, Nevada, Mo.
9. Brian Huff, LB, 6-2, 224, Jonesboro, Ark.
10. Jaren Sensabaugh, CB, 6-1, 173, Nashville, Ten. 
11. Jackson Hancock, DB, 6-0, 185, Canton, Ga. 
12. Aidan Glover, QB, 6-3, 191, Memphis, Ten. 
13. Austyn Dendy, DB, 6-1, 200, Pine Bluff, Ark. 
14. Courtney Crutchfield, WR, 6-2, 180, Pine Bluff, Ark. 
15. Jude James, ATH, 6-2, 211, Saint Charles, Mo. 
16. Caleb Pyfrom, OL, 6-5, 315, Omaha, Nebr. 
17. Ryan Jostes, OL, 6-6, 298, Washington Mo. 
18. Justin Bodford, DL, 6-1, 295, Plantation, Fla. 
19. Nicholas Rodriguez, LB, 6-1, 215, Miami, Fla. 
20. James Madison II, WR, 6-3, 192, Kansas City, Mo.

Targets to Watch

RB J'Marion Burnette: No set commitment date, but the Tigers are among his preferred destinations.

WR Ryan Wingo: The Tigers staff got a late run at Wingo, but the highly-touted receiver is still believed to sign with the Longhorns.

S Trajen Greco: Greco signed his letter of intent today, so he knows where he is going. He will announce his decision between Missouri, USC and Georgia Tech on Jan. 6.  

Live Updates

Dec. 19: 3-star ATH Austyn Dendy signs his NLI papers a day early to the University of Missouri.

7:21 a.m. CT: 5-star, No. 1 player in the country Williams Nwaneri signs his letter of intent at the University of Missouri.

7:33 a.m. CT: Elias Williams signs his letter of intent to play at the University of Missouri. 

7:40 a.m. CT: Jaylen Brown signs his letter of intent to play at the University of Missouri.

7:52 a.m. CT: JUCO offensive tackle Jayven Richardson signs his letter of intent to play at the University of Missouri.

7:52 a.m. CT: Recent commit Kewan Lacy signs his letter of intent at the University of Missouri. 

7:58 a.m. CT: Local tight end Whit Hafer signs his letter of intent with the University of Missouri.

8:05 a.m. CT: Panama City defensive back Cameron Keys signs his letter of intent to play at the University of Missouri.

8:12 a.m. CT: Recent Colorado flip Talan Chandler signs his letter of intent for the University of Missouri.

8:21 a.m. CT: 4-star linebacker Brian Huff signs his letter of intent for the University of Missouri.

8:27 a.m. CT: The most recent Tiger commit Jaren Sensabaugh signs his letter of intent with the University of Missouri.

8:33 a.m. CT: Jackson Hancock signs his letter of intent with the University of Missouri.

8:40 a.m. CT: The only quarterback signing of the class, Aidan Glover, signs his letter of intent with the University of Missouri. 

8:47 a.m. CT: Though he signed his papers yesterday, Pine Bluff native Austyn Dendy makes it official with the Tigers.

9:02 a.m. CT: Another recent commit, Courtney Crutchfield, signs his letter of intent with the University of Missouri.

9:07 a.m. CT: Local receiving threat Jude James signs his letter of intent with the University of Missouri. 

9:09 a.m. CT: Caleb Pyfrom, an Omaha, Nebr. offensive lineman, signs his letter of intent with the Tigers.  

9:32 a.m. CT: Local offensive lineman Ryan Jostes signs his letter of intent with the University of Missouri. 

10:18 a.m. CT: Florida native Justin Bodford signs his letter of intent with the University of Missouri. 

10:20 a.m. CT: The next of the Florida guys, Nicholas Rodriguez, signs with the Tigers.

10:22 a.m. CT: James Madison II, the last man standing, has signed his letter of intent with the University of Missouri. This marks the last of the Tigers signings.

Class of 2024 Commitments

Name, School/Hometown, Ht/Wt, Position

1. Justin Bodford, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 6-0.5/295, DL
2. Jaylen Brown, James Clemens (Madison, Ala.), 6-6/235, DL
3. Talan Chandler, Nevada (Nevada, Mo.) 6-3/292, IOL
4. Austyn Dendy, Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, Ark.), 6-1/190, RB
5. Aidan Glover, Collierville (Collierville, Tenn.), 6-3/191, QB
6. Whit Hafer, Joplin (Joplin, Mo.), 6-7/230, TE
7. Jackson Hancock, Sequoyah (Canton, Ga,), 6-0 /175, Ath.
8. Brian Huff, Valley View (Jonesboro, Ark.), 6-3.5/221, Ath.
9. Jude James, Francis Howell (Saint Charles, Mo.), 6-4/200, WR
10. Ryan Jostes, Washington (Washington, Mo.), 6-6/280, OT
11. Cameron Keys, A. Crawford Mosley (Lynn Haven, Fla), 6-0/160, CB
12. James Madison II, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)6-3/190, WR
13. Williams Nwaneri, Lee's Summit North (Lee's Summit, Mo), 6-5/250, Edge
14. Caleb Pyfrom, Central (Omaha, Neb.), 6-4.5/310, IOL
15. Nicholas Rodriguez, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 6-1/190, LB
16. Elias Williams, Hudson (Hudson, Fla), 6-4/270, Edge
17. Jayven Richardson, Hutchinson C.C. (Gonzalez, La.) 6-7/305, OT
18. Kewan Lacy, Lancaster (Lancaster, Tex.) 6-0/205 RB
19. Courtney Crutchfield, Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 6-2/175 WR 
20. Jaren Sensabaugh, Ensworth (Nashville, Ten.) 6-0/170 CB

Team Rankings

Through Dec. 20

Consensus: No. 40
On3: No. 23
247Sports: No. 23
Rivals: No. 23
ESPN: No. 37

This story will be regularly updated as necessary

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