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Missouri Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

Follow along as Missouri builds its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.
Mason Woods|
Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet against the South Carolina Gamecocks prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet against the South Carolina Gamecocks prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Full List of 2026 Early Signees

Name

Position

Hometown

High School

Height and Weight

National Ranking, per 247Sports

Gavin Sidwar

Quarterback

Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania

La Salle College

6-foot-3, 190 lbs.

474

Jabari Brady

Wide receiver

Pompano Beach, Florida

Monarch

6-foot-1, 205 lbs.

516

Brandon Anderson

Offensive line

Kennesaw, Georgia

North Cobb

6-foot-3, 326 lbs.

492

Braylon Ellison

Offensive line

Boonville, Missouri

Boonville

6-foot-4, 285 lbs.

768

Maxwell Warner

Running back

Chicago, Illinois

Whitney Young

5-foot-10, 185 lbs.

1308

Isaac Jensen

Tight End

Omaha, Nebraska

Millard South

6-foot-6, 230 lbs.

1124

Keenan Harris

Safety

St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis University

6-foot-1, 210 lbs.

572

Brody Jones

Safety

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville

6-foot-3, 275 lbs.

899

Jayden McGregory

Safety

Des Moines, Iowa

Valley

6-foot-2, 195 lbs.

384

Tahj Overton

Defensive line

Owasso, Oklahoma

Owasso

6-foot-3, 275 lbs.

305

Brysen Wessell

Offensive line

Jackson, Missouri

Jackson

6-foot-5, 260 lbs.

677

Jaxson Gates

Cornerback

La Verne, California

Damien

6-foot-1, 170 lbs.

398

DeMarcus Johnson

Defensive line

Missouri City, Texas

Hutchinson Community College

6-foot-7, 260 lbs.

1

Devyon Hill-Lomax

Wide receiver

Edwardsville, Illinois

Edwardsville

6-foot-4, 180 lbs.

899

Ahmod Billins

Cornerback

Abbeville, Alabama

Abbeville

6-foot-2, 175 lbs.

1002

JJ Bush

Linebacker

Theodore, Alabama

Theodore

6-foot-3, 210 lbs.

374

Johnnie Jones

Offensive line

Venice, Florida

Venice

6-foot-7, 305 lbs.

139

Position Breakdowns

Offense

Missouri holds nine commitments on the offensive side of the ball, many of which look as if they could become early contributors for the Tigers once they arrive on campus.

Eli Drinkwitz' and the Missouri staff picked up commitments from a single quarterback, a running back, three impressive receiving targets and five offensive linemen.

While landing a second signal caller for nothing more than an insurance policy would certainly not have hurt the class, the Tigers do hold an extremely impressive prospect in the one quarterback they did land. Gavin Sidwar from La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania is an electrifying player who is still in the midst of an absolutely dominant senior season.

He's led his team all the way to the state title game, throwing for just under 3,000 yards with 34 scores and just four interceptions along the way.

As for his future weapons, Missouri's haul at the other skill positions is an impressive group. Each of the three receiving targets, two wideouts and a tight end, should provide a unique aspect to the Tigers' offense.

Finally, the offensive line was heavily addressed this offseason with Missouri adding five commitments across the guard and tackle spots, almost all of which are absolutely behemoth prospects that already look poised to step into the SEC and play right away.

Defense

As for the other side of the ball, Missouri focused on its defense heavy, securing 11 commitments from various positions all over the field. The Tigers are adding seven defensive backs, three defensive line/edge rushers and a linebacker.

While the numbers may seem a bit skewed in favor of the secondary, many of Missouri's commits, such as JJ Bush, have served as a sort of hybrid safety/linebacker, using his impressive skills as a run stopper combined with excellent pass coverage skills.

In all, while it may have missed out on adding as much depth as is ideal in some areas, the Tigers clearly added incredibly talented prospects that all look like players that will find a role within the Missouri defense.

Top Commitments in the Class

Johnnie Jones

Venice, Florida offensive tackle Johnnie Jones on his official visit to the University of Missouri.
Venice, Florida offensive tackle Johnnie Jones on his official visit to the University of Missouri. | via @thejohnniejones on Instagram, Mizzou Athletics

One of the most sought after offensive linemen in the 2026 class, Jones is a behemoth tackle prospect from Venice, Florida that stands 6-foot-7, 305 lbs. He is rated as a 4-Star prospect and is ranked as the No. 13 player at his position in the class, according to 247Sports' composite ranking.

He committed to the Tigers in October of this year, choosing Missouri over the likes of Florida State, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and many more high level Power Four programs.

DeMarcus Johnson (JUCO)

Hutchinson Community College defensive lineman DeMarcus Johnson on his official visit to the University of Missouri.
Hutchinson Community College defensive lineman DeMarcus Johnson on his official visit to the University of Missouri. | via @demarcusjj05 on Twitter, Mizzou Athletics

Johnson joins the Tigers this season after spending the year at Hutchinson Community College in Missouri City, Texas. He stands an incredible 6-foot-8, 260 lbs. and has a truly elite combination of speed and power.

Johnson is the No. 1 ranked JUCO prospect in the nation, and chose the Tigers over a bevy of other Power Four suitors.

Signee Breakdown

1. QB Gavin Sidwar, 6-foot-3, 190 lbs. - Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 474 nationally, No. 30 position, No. 13 state
Rivals: No. 553 nationally, No. 31 position, No. 16 state

Notable Offers: Indiana, Penn State, Virginia

Scouting Report

Sidwar put together one of the most dominant senior campaigns of anyone in the entire 2026 class this fall, leading La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania to a 12-1 record thus far with an upcoming showdown in the state title game with Central Catholic High School on December 6.

He’s completed over 70 percent of his passes for 2,939 yards and 34 touchdowns to just four interceptions. The 6-foot-3, 190 lb. prospect committed to the Tigers in April of this year, choosing Missouri over the likes of Indiana, Penn State, Virginia and more.

2. WR Jabari Brady, 6-foot-1, 205 lbs - Pompano Beach, Florida

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 516 nationally, No. 71 position, No. 65 state
Rivals: No. 464 nationally, No. 72 position, No. 60 state

Notable Offers: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn

Scouting Report

One of the most electrifying prospects in the entire Tigers’ class, Brady is a 6-foot-1, 205 lb. wideout with the ability to attack defenses from multiple different ways. He played varsity football for Monarch High School in Coconut Creek, Florida, leading his team this fall to a 7-5 record and second round berth in the state playoffs. 

Brady has excellent speed, and is able to take the top off of a defense at a moment’s notice, but he is also able to operate effectively from the slot, utilizing his quick twitch movement to make defenders miss in the open field.

3. OL Brandon Anderson, 6-foot-3, 326 lbs, - Kennesaw, Georgia

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 492 nationally, No. 39 position, No. 50 state
Rivals: No. 488 nationally, No. 44 position, No. 53 state

Notable Offers: North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama

Scouting Report

Hailing from North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia, Anderson is a 6-foot-3, 326 lb. offensive line prospect with what looks to be an incredibly high ceiling. He helped lead his team to an 8-4 record this fall, finishing the season with a second round playoff loss to Douglas County High School.

4. OL Braylon Ellison, 6-foot-4, 285 lbs. - Boonville, Missouri

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 768 nationally, No. 63 position, No. 10 state
Rivals: No. 622 nationally, No. 60 position, No. 2 state

Notable Offers: Oregon State, Coastal Carolina

Scouting Report

Another impressive offensive lineman, Ellison is a local prospect from Boonville High School in Missouri. He stands 6-foot-4, 285 lbs. and is ranked as the No. 10 player in the entire state, according to 247Sports’ composite ranking. He committed to Missouri in July of this year, choosing the Tigers over several other Power Four suitors.

5. RB Maxwell Warner, 5-foot-10, 185 lbs - Chicago, Illinois

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 1310 nationally, No. 85 position, No. 35 state
Rivals: No. 1313 nationally, No. 80 position, No. 37 state

Notable Offers: Boston College, Illinois

Scouting Report

Warner is a compact, speedy back from Whitney Young High School in Chicago, standing 5-foot-10, 185 lbs. He burst onto the scene a bit later than some of the Tigers’ other commitments, picking up his first offer, which was Missouri, in December of 2024. 

He collected several Power Four offers outside of the Tigers, but made his commitment official in June of this year. While he may not be an immediate impact type of prospect, Warner has a unique skill set that could certainly be an asset to Drinkwitz and the Missouri staff.

6. TE Isaac Jensen, 6-foot-6, 230 lbs - Omaha, Nebraska

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 1125 nationally, No. 68 position, No. 10 state
Rivals: No. 1116 nationally, No. 75 position, No. 11 state

Notable Offers: Iowa State, Colorado, Auburn

Scouting Report

Hailing from possibly the most dominant program in all of Nebraska, Jensen is a 6-foot-6, 230 lb. tight end from Millard South High School in Omaha. He was incredibly productive as a senior, finishing the season with 34 receptions for 658 yards and 14 touchdowns.

He was a crucial part of a team that finished the season 11-1, with the only loss coming via forfeit. Jensen closed out his high school career with a state title victory, helping Millard South take down Papillion LaVista South by a score of 49-0.

7. S Keenan Harris, 6-foot-1, 210 lbs. - St. Louis

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 573 nationally, No. 47 position, No. 8 state
Rivals: No. 576 nationally, No. 48 position, No. 8 state

Notable Offers: Arizona State, Arkansas, Florida State

Scouting Report

Hailing from St. Louis High School right at home in Missouri, Harris is an impressive in-state safety, standing at 6-foot-1, 210 lbs. He is extremely versatile in his skill set, possessing the ability to both lock down wideouts in the pass game, and dominate in the run game.

8. S Brody Jones, 6-foot-3, 175 lbs. - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 900 nationally, No. 80 position, No. 11 state
Rivals: No. 954 nationally, No. 89 position, No. 11 state

Notable Offers: Arizona State, Tulane, Georgia Tech

Scouting Report

Jones is another physically impressive safety prospect, standing 6-foot-3, 175 lbs. His long, slender frame gives him massive range in coverage, and his athleticism gives him the ability to run with almost any receiver. The Arkansas native committed to Missouri in October of this year, choosing the Tigers over the likes of Arizona State, Tulane, Georgia Tech and many more.

9. S Jayden McGregory, 6-foot-2, 195 lbs. - Des Moines, Iowa

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 384 nationally, No. 21 position, No. 4 state
Rivals: No. 339 nationally, No. 28 position, No. 4 state

Notable Offers: Louisville, Arkansas, Florida State

Scouting Report

McGregory is a lengthy defender with the ability to cover large amounts of space on the field. He is sticky in coverage, using his impressive speed and athleticism to lock down opposing wideouts, but is also not afraid to deliver a big time hit in the run game. 

The Iowa native was originally committed to Louisville, but remained a high priority target on Missouri’s recruiting board. Eventually, McGregory flipped his commitment to the Tigers in November.

10. DT Tajh Overton, 6-foot-3, 275 lbs. - Owasso, Oklahoma

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 205 nationally, No. 37 position, No. 3 state
Rivals: No. 267 nationally, No. 31 position, No. 2 state

Notable Offers: Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Arizona State

Scouting Report

Overton is a 4-Star defensive lineman from Owasso High School in Oklahoma. He is rated as a 4-Star prospect, and was originally committed to Oklahoma State before making the switch to Missouri in October of this year.

He is a dominant force in both the run and pass game, using his massive 6-foot-3, 275 lb. frame to eat up space.

11. OL Brysen Wessell, 6-foot-5, 260 lbs. - Jackson, Missouri

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 678 nationally, No. 77 position, No. 9 state
Rivals: No. 627 nationally, No. 61 position, No. 10 state

Notable Offers: Iowa State

Scouting Report

One of the many recruiting flips of the class for Drinkwitz and the Missouri staff, Wessell swapped out his Iowa State commitment for the Tigers in October of this year. Rated as a 3-Star offensive line prospect, the Missouri native is ranked as the No. 10 player in the state, according to 247Sports’ composite ranking.

12. CB Jaxson Gates, 6-foot-1, 170 lbs. - La Verne, California

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 398 nationally, No. 34 position, No. 36 state
Rivals: No. 399 nationally, No. 44 position, No. 44 state

Notable Offers: BYU, Syracuse, Michigan State

Scouting Report

After originally committing to BYU, Gates flipped his commitment to Missouri in October of this year, joining a strong group of defensive backs that could very well each be difference makers in the Tigers’ defense moving forward.

In two seasons of varsity football for Damien High School, the talented defender compiled 61 tackles and seven pass deflections.

13. DL DeMarcus Johnson, 6-foot-7, 260 lbs. - Missouri City, Texas

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 1 nationally, No. 1 position, No. 1 state (ranked among other JUCO prospects)
Rivals: No. 1329 nationally, No. 108 position, No. 194 state

Notable Offers: LSU

Scouting Report

Hailing from Hutchinson Community College in Missouri City, Texas, Johnson is a massive defensive line prospect that stands 6-foot-7, 260 lbs.  In 2024, during his first season at Hutchinson, the Texas native compiled 29 total tackles, 8.5 TFL’s and 4.0 sacks.He was pursued by other SEC suitors, but after a June visit to Missouri, he made his commitment official in September of this year.

14. WR Devyon Hill-Lomax, 6-foot-4, 180 lbs. - Edwardsville, Illinois

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 900 nationally, No. 127 position, No. 24 state
Rivals: No. 929 nationally, No. 135 position, No. 27 state

Notable Offers: Cincinnati, Illinois, Iowa State

Scouting Report

Hill-Lomax is a physically impressive wideout prospect with a lengthy frame and a massive catch radius. He stands 6-foot-4, 180 lbs., and helped Edwardsville High School in Illinois to a first round playoff berth this fall. 

He is extremely strong and is able to haul in contested catches with ease at every level of the field. Though he enters an already impressive wide receiver room, Hill-Lomax is a player that will likely be hard to keep off the field.

15. CB Ahmod Billins, 6-foot-2, 175 lbs. - Abbeville, Alabama

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 1003 nationally, No. 66 position, No. 40 state
Rivals: No. 1039 nationally, No. 98 position, No. 40 state

Scouting Report

Yet another lengthy defensive back, Billions is a 6-foot-2, 175 lb. corner from Abbeville, Alabama. He is rated as a 3-Star prospect, and, as a senior this season, helped lead his high school team to a 12-1 record, culminating with a state championship win.

Through Abbeville Christian's 13 games, Billins compiled nearly 3,000 all purpose yards with 46 total touchdowns, all while putting together stellar performances on the defensive end that totaled to 85 tackles, 19.0 TFL's, 2.0 sacks and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.

16. LB JJ Bush, 6-foot-3, 210 lbs. - Theodore, Alabama

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 274 nationally, No. 25 position, No. 16 state
Rivals: No. 278 nationally, No. 24 position, No. 16 state

Notable Offers: Arkansas, LSU

Scouting Report

After originally committing to Arkansas, Bush flipped his commitment to the Tigers in October of this year. He is an impressive linebacker prospect, standing 6-foot-3, 210 lbs. As a senior this season, Bush helped lead Theodore High School in Alabama to an 8-4 record and a second round playoff berth.

17. OL Khalief Canty, 6-foot-5, 305 lbs - Detroit, Michigan

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 718 nationally, No. 59 position, No. 14 state
Rivals: No. 711 nationally, No. 71 position, No. 16 state

Notable Offers: Michigan State, North Carolina, Alabama

Scouting Report

Canty is a massive offensive line prospect, standing at 6-foot-5, 305 lbs. He hails from Cass Technical High School in Detroit and led his team to a 13-1 record, with the only loss of the season coming in the state title game. He held offers from the likes of Michigan State, North Carolina, Alabama and many more before ultimately committing to Missouri this summer.

18. OT Johnnie Jones, 6-foot-7, 305 lbs. - Venice, Florida

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports:No. 139 nationally, No. 13 position, No. 18 state
Rivals: No. 135 nationally, No. 13 position, No. 18 state

Notable Offers: UCLA, Florida State, Ole Miss

Scouting Report

The top ranked commitment of the Tigers’ 2026 class, Jones is a massive offensive lineman from Venice, Florida. He was originally committed to UCLA, but decommitted from the Bruins in September before making his pledge to the Tigers the following month. Jones could very well be an instant impact player as he already possesses an impressive 6-foot-7, 305 lb. build and looks primed for SEC level football.

2026 Missouri Flips and Decommitments

The Tigers saw just two 2026 prospect decommit during this cycle, but were extremely active themselves in stealing talent away from Power Four foes.

Player

Old School

New School

Terry Hodges

Missouri

Arkansas

D'Montae Tims

Missouri

Indiana

Micah Nickerson

Missouri

Mississippi State

Tony Forney

Missouri

Pittsburgh

Tahj Overton

Oklahoma State

Missouri

Johnnie Jones

UCLA

Missouri

Brysen Wessell

Iowa State

Missouri

Jayden McGregory

Louisville

Missouri

Carter Stewart

Utah

Missouri

Brody Jones

Cincinnati

Missouri

Final Class Ranking

Since taking over in 2019, Eli Drinkwitz has put together mostly strong performances on the recruiting trail with his best showing coming in 2022 when the Tigers finished with the No. 15 ranked class in the nation, according to 247Sports' composite ranking.

This year, Missouri checks in at No. 25 in the nation, a far cry from where the class looked like it was going just a few short months ago. While the collection of talent is certainly impressive now, the Tigers were quite late to the party on the recruiting trail this year, landing the majority of the commitments in the last two months.

Although the outcome is a strong class for Missouri regardless, 2027 may see the staff take a slightly different approach.

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MASON WOODS

Mason Woods is the lead recruiting writer for Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral, Vanderbilt Commodores on SI, Boston College Eagles on SI and Missouri Tigers on SI. The Alabama graduate has worked in sports media since 2020, beginning his career in radio production with Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa. Woods has produced a multitude of live programs and has even hosted his own shows as well. He’s regularly part of “The Joe Gaither Show” on weekdays and serves as host of the “All Things Bama Podcast.”

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