Former Tigers across college football
With Mizzou on a bye week, I figured it was a good time to take a look at how the former Tigers who transferred away have done this season.
All of these numbers will be before today’s (Oct. 4) games.
Kewan Lacy
Kewan Lacy is the big one. The sophomore running back transferred to Ole Miss and has shined. He’s second in the SEC (behind Ahmad Hardy) with 445 rushing yards and has totaled eight touchdowns, also second behind Hardy.
The Tigers wouldn’t have Hardy if Lacy hadn’t transferred out, right after he hit the portal, Mizzou went hard after Hardy. But he’s going to end up being one of the star running backs in the conference.
Williams Nwaneri
After one season in Columbia, Williams Nwaneri hit the portal and went to Nebraska.
He’s appeared in every game this season and has 10 tackles with 0.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup and two fumble recoveries. He returned one of those for a touchdown.
Again, the Tigers essentially traded Nwaneri for Damon Wilson, which has worked out alright for Mizzou.
Drew Pyne
After the Tigers added Beau Pribula in the winter portal, Drew Pyne left in the spring and went to Bowling Green.
Through five games, the Falcons are 2-3 and Pyne has completed 87-of-135 (64.4 percent) of his passes for 830 yards and four touchdowns. But he’s thrown five interceptions.
His best game was a 29-of-36 performance for 274 yards and a touchdown against Cincinnati. But the past two games have been a struggle, as losses to Louisville and Ohio have led to all five of Pyne’s interceptions.
Courtney Crutchfield
One of the highly-regarded freshmen in the Tigers’ class of 2024, and the highest-ranked receiver in the group, spent one season in Columbia before transferring to Arkansas.
Through five games, Courtney Crutchfield played in four, but has not recorded an offensive statistic.
Mekhi Miller
Another receiver who transferred out of the room, Mekhi Miller went south to join Tulsa this offseason.
In five Tulsa games, Miller has recorded stats in three. He had four catches for 27 yards against New Mexico State and four catches for 23 yards against Navy.
Miller suffered an injury against Oklahoma State and did not play last week against Tulane.
Brayshawn Littlejohn
Linebacker Brayshawn Littlejohn followed linebackers coach DJ Smith to Appalachian State in the offseason.
In four games, he’s recorded 10 tackles with 1.0 sack, and 3.5 tackles for loss.
Austyn Dendy
A running back who never found his spot in the Tigers’ room, Austyn Dendy transferred to Bowling Green.
He has not played this season.
Ja’Marion Wayne
A corner who never found his spot in the Mizzou defensive backfield, Ja’Marion Wayne transferred to Coastal Carolina in the offseason.
He has recorded 16 tackles with 0.5 for loss in three games this year for the Chanticleers (just wanted to remind you that’s their team name. It’s incredible). He has two pass breakups.
Jaren Sensabaugh
Another corner who transferred out, Jaren Sensabaugh went to North Carolina State.
He appeared in the Wolfpacks’ game against East Carolina.
Talan Chandler
After one year in Columbia, the young offensive lineman transferred to Northwestern.
Talan Chandler has made one appearance this year against Western Illinois.
Jahkai Lang
The talented young defensive end spent two seasons with Missouri before transferring to SMU.
In four games, Jahkai Lang has seven tackles with 0.5 for loss and two QB hits.
Jaylen Brown
Another talented young edge rusher, Jaylen Brown left Columbia for Columbia, South Carolina.
He has not recorded a stat for the Gamecocks this season.
Eddie Kelly
Another transfer from the defensive end group, Eddie Kelly traded spots with Josiah Trotter at West Virginia.
Kelly has recorded 11 tackles with 1.0 for loss and 0.5 sacks in five games this season.
DJ Wesolak
We’re into the transfers from after the 2023 season.
DJ Wesolak was a defensive end from Boonville who never got going with Mizzou. He transferred to Oregon State for 2024, then came back to the state to play for Missouri State this year.
In six games, he’s recorded seven tackles with 1.5 for loss and a fumble recovery.
Gabarri Johnson
After not appearing as a true freshman at Mizzou in 2023, Gabarri Johnson transferred to Oregon State.
Last year, he played in six games.
This year, he has appeared in five and is 3-of-7 passing for 16 yards. He has rushed eight times for 14 yards and caught one pass for 17 yards.
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