Mizzou Lands Commitment from Experienced Offensive Lineman from Arizona State

The former Sun Devil, Josh Atkins, has three years of starting experience at left tackle.

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Josh Atkins (53) against the Houston Cougars at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Missouri has added again to its offensive line, signing Josh Atkins, a transfer from Arizona State, according to a report from On3. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

Over the last three seasons, Atkins has started all 39 games at left tackle. That's equated to 2,440 offensive snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. In 2025, he allowed 18 pressures on 439 pass blocking snaps. He allowed zero in Weeks 10-12. With the three years as a full-time starter, he has the most experience out of any offensive lineman on Missouri's roster.

He's spent the last two years at Arizona State, and the one prior at Hawai'i. He started his collegiate career at Houston, where he didn't see any game action.

Atkins was recruited by current Missouri offensive line coach Brandon Jones to Houston when Jones held the same role with the Cougars. Jones then coached Atkins for the first two years of his career.

Jones, an Arlington, Texas, native, was a three-star prospect out of high school. He's rated by 247Sports as the No. 14 offensive tackle in the transfer portal this offseason.

Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Josh Atkins (65) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The 6-foot-4, 310-pound lineman could take the starting left tackle job with Missouri, allowing the Tigers to move All-SEC lineman Cayden Green back to left guard. Green started all season in 2024 at left guard before moving to left tackle in 2025 due to the team's needs.

Or, Atkins could be in line to make a switch to right tackle to replace All-SEC lineman Keagen Trost, who has exhausted his eligibility.

No matter where Atkins ends up lining up for the Tigers, Missouri was in deep need of more offensive tackle depth, after four of the depth options at the position entered the transfer portal in a span of two days. That group included Jayven Richardson, Johnny Williams IV, Brandon Solis and Jaylen Early.

Atkins is the second offensive lineman to sign with the Tigers through the transfer portal, joining Luke Work from Mississippi State. While Atkins brings experience, Work brings versatility. The former three-star prospect has started in eight games across two seasons at Mississippi State. Six of those starts came at left tackle and two others were at right tackle. Additionally, he's taken 76 snaps at left guard and 45 at right guard, according to Pro Football Focus.

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