Where 2026 Missouri football signing class ranks after National Signing Day

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Where 2026 Missouri football signing class ranks after National Signing Day

Twenty-three true freshmen, 28 transfer additions. Add it all up, and there are 51 scholarship newcomers arriving in Columbia, Missouri, to play for Missouri football in the 2026 season.

Mizzou officially signed four players on National Signing Day, which took its 2026 recruiting class — the bulk of which signed during the early signing period in December — to 23 total players. 

With roster limits moving back up from 85 to 105 spots in 2026 in the SEC, the Tigers mostly targeted in-state products in its last high-school recruiting stretch to fill out some open spots.

All of that followed a frantic few weeks in the transfer portal, which saw 26 players leave Columbia and 28 players sign on to play for Eli Drinkwitz’s team in his seventh season as Missouri’s head coach.

And that, excluding any late surprises, is that. The Missouri roster is more or less finalized, meaning the recruiting attention turns to the Class of 2027.

Now that the action is likely finished for 2026, here’s where Mizzou’s high school signing class and transfer portal haul rank according to the major recruiting services:

Missouri football recruiting class rankings

247Sports: No. 25 nationally, No. 12 in the SEC

On3: No. 28 nationally, No. 11 in the SEC

ESPN: No. 32 nationally, No. 12 in the SEC

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz reacts to play against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Missouri football transfer class rankings

247Sports: No. 24 nationally, No. 11 in the SEC

On3: No. 47 nationally, No. 14 in the SEC

Who did Missouri sign in 2026 high school class?

All players listed with position, star ranking at 247Sports and hometown.

  • Johnnie Jones (OT, 4-star, Venice, Fla.)
  • Tajh Overton (DL, 4-star, Owasso, Okla.)
  • Jaxson Gates (CB, 4-star, La Verne, Calif.)
  • JJ Bush (LB, 4-star, Theodore, Ala.)
  • Jayden McGregory (S, 4-star, Des Moines, Iowa)
  • Demarcus Johnson (DE, 4-star JUCO, Missouri City, Texas)
  • Gavin Sidwar (QB, 3-star, Wyndmoor, Pa.)
  • Brandon Anderson (OL, 3-star, Kennesaw, Ga.)
  • Jabari Brady (WR, 3-star, Pompano Beach, Fla.)
  • Keenan Harris (LB, 3-star, St. Louis)
  • Brysen Wessel (OL, 3-star, Jackson, Mo.)
  • Khalief Canty (OL, 3-star, Detroit)
  • Braylon Ellison (OL, 3-star, Boonville, Mo.)
  • Brody Jones (S, 3-star, Fayetteville, Ark.)
  • Devyon Hill-Lomax (WR, 3-star, Edwardsville, Ill.)
  • Ahmod Billins (CB, 3-star, Abbeville, Ala.) 
  • Isaac Jensen (TE, 3-star, Omaha, Neb.) 
  • Max Warner (RB, 3-star, Chicago) 
  • Carter Stewart (S, 3-star, Pearland, Texas)
  • Karsten Fiene (WR, 3-star, Lee’s Summit, Mo.)
  • Preston Hatfield (RB, 3-star, Lee’s Summit, Mo.)
  • Trashundon Neal (CB, 3-star, Liberty, Mo.)
  • Jocques Felix (DT, 3-star, St. Louis)

Who did Missouri add out of the transfer portal?

All players listed with position and former school.

  • Jahlil Florence, cornerback, Oregon
  • Caleb Goodie, wide receiver, Cincinnati
  • Robert Woodyard Jr., linebacker, Auburn
  • Austin Simmons, quarterback, Ole Miss
  • JaDon Blair, safety, Notre Dame
  • Xai’Shaun Edwards, running back, Houston Christian
  • Kensley Louidor-Foustin, safety, Auburn
  • Luke Work, offensive lineman, Mississippi State
  • Josh Atkins, offensive tackle, Arizona State
  • Will Kemna, offensive lineman, Kansas State
  • Naeshaun Montgomery, wide receiver, Florida
  • Jaden Jones, defensive end, Florida State
  • Donta Sampson, defensive tackle, Miami
  • Brunno Reus, punter/kicker, Florida State
  • Cavan Tuley, defensive end, Houston
  • Nick Evers, quarterback, UConn
  • Elijah Dotson, cornerback, Michigan
  • Sione Laulea, cornerback, Oregon
  • Va’aimalae Fonoti III, running back, Montana
  • Kenric Lanier II, wide receiver, Minnesota
  • Colin Sorensen, offensive lineman, Charleston Southern
  • Mark Shenouda, punter, Tennessee State
  • CJ May, defensive end, Louisville
  • Zack Owens, offensive lineman, Mississippi State
  • Chris Graves Jr., cornerback, Ole Miss
  • Bobby Washington, linebacker, Miami
  • Cayden Lee, wide receiver, Ole Miss

This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Missouri football 2026 recruiting and transfer class rankings

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