Mizzou Transfer Additions with the Most Long-Term Potential: The Extra Point

Which of the Tigers' transfer portal additions could be multi-year starters?

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks running back Ahmad Hardy (22) breaks a tackle attempt from Auburn Tigers defensive back Kayin Lee (4) as Auburn Tigers take on Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Auburn Tigers lead Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 24-0 at halftime. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Watch the video below as Missouri On SI football reporter Joey Van Zummeren takes a look at how seven of the Tigers' transfer additions could fit into the long-term plan for the program.

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The expectation for most college football transfer portal additions is to fill a need for one-year. Anything extra is just gravy on top.

But, some end up delivering on the investment for multiple years.

The Missouri Tigers have had a number of transfers work out this way — Theo Wease Jr., Kristian Williams, Ty'Ron Hopper, Joseph Charleston and Triston Newson all became multi-year fixtures for the program after transferring there.

In addition to a rental store, the transfer portal might as well be viewed as a secondary way to go about high school recruiting. Bring in young players with potential, knowing you'll lose a good amount of players from both your high school and transfer class each offseason.

Multiple players in Missouri's 2025 transfer class could pay off in a similar way, if they're able to develop and choose to stick around.

Running back Ahmad Hardy led all freshmen in rushing yards last season at Louisiana-Monroe with 1,351 yards. He could be one of the best running backs in the Southeastern Conference for at least the next two years.

For others, a starting position might not be available this season, but there should be plenty of opportunity after that.

Here's a look at the eligibility remaining for Missouri's transfer additions that could stick around past 2025.

Player	Last season of elligibility
Jaylen Early	2026
Dominick Giudice	2026
Langden Kitchen	2026
Mose Phillips III	2026
Beau Pribula	2026
Damon Wilson	2026
Santana Banner	2027
Josiah Trotter	2027
Ahmad Hardy	2027
Johnny Williams IV	2027
Gavin Hoffman	2028