National Signing Day Central: Live Mizzou football recruiting updates

Balogoun-Ali signs with Auburn

While choosing Auburn over Kentucky and Missouri, Adam Balogoun-Ali‘s name popped up for Missouri multiple times in the past few months, including recent days. Nicholson already had two linebackers committed, but retaining defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin helped Auburn keep Balogoun-Ali in the fold.

Stewart signs with Missouri

The Tigers officially announced the signing of Stewart, a three-star safety. The Pearland (Texas) Shadow Creek defensive back is about to celebrate his signing shortly.

Missouri announces Johnnie Jones Jr. signing

Johnnie Jones Jr., Stewart sign with Missouri

Although not officially announced by Missouri yet, a source confirmed both offensive tackle Johnnie Jones Jr. and safety Carter Stewart signed with the Tigers. The team hasn’t yet posted either to its social media accounts.

Bush signs with Missouri

A longtime target for linebackers coach Derek Nicholson, dating back to the staffer’s days at Miami in January 2024, JJ Bush made a surprise commitment to Missouri in October. The former Arkansas pledge backed off after the dismissal of defensive coordinator Travis Williams, and the Tigers never let up.

Signing Day feature on Gates

Gates signs with Missouri

A former Syracuse and BYU commit, Jaxson Gates flipped from the Cougars to the Tigers in late October. USC jumped on the radar this past week, but the Rivals Industry four-star reaffirmed his pledge to Missouri.

Nickerson’s signing ceremony

Nickerson had three hats on the table, but once the four-star sat down, only Mississippi State remained.

Nickerson flips to Mississippi State

James signs with Washington

Missouri surprised by Forney

Johnson signs with Missouri

Billboard for McGregory

Billins signs with Missouri

After receiving an in-person visit from cornerbacks coach Al Pogue in the spring, Ahmod Billins picked up an offer during the summer. Interest compounded for the late-rising athlete, who starred on both sides of the field for Abbeville (Ala.) Christian Academy. Billins committed to Missouri on his 18th birthday in October.

Billboard for Anderson

Hill-Lomax signs with Missouri

While right across the border at Edwardsville (Ill.) High, Devyon Hill-Lomax has towered over opponents most of high school. The 6-foot-5 wideout committed to Missouri after his official visit in late June, but with a basketball season on tap, the three-star will enroll in the summer.

Wessell signs with Missouri

Jackson (Mo.) interior offensive line prospect Brysen Wessell flipped his commitment from Iowa State in October after being a summer riser for Missouri. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound three-star camped with the Tigers before later visiting for the Mayor’s Cup. Wessell will follow in the footsteps of fellow Jackson product Connor Tollison.

Forney signs with Pitt

After being committed to Missouri since July, Tony Forney Jr. unexpectedly signed with Pittsburgh on Wednesday. The Tigers loaded up on safeties in the 2026 class, with Brody Jones, Jayden McGregory and Carter Stewart also in the class.

McGregory signs with Missouri

While previously seen as a silent Missouri commit after his official visit, West Des Moines (Iowa) Valley‘s Jayden McGregory committed to Louisville in July. The Tigers brought him back to campus for the Alabama game in October and flipped him the Rivals Industry four-star safety the next month.

Battle signs with Baylor

A fall official visitor for Missouri, Jae’Lin Battle stayed on the Tigers’ radar through this past week. The defensive lineman made a late rise in his recruitment, with Washington also hosting him for a visit. Battle, who still publicly supported the Bears, expectedly signed with Baylor.

Overton signs with Missouri

Former Oklahoma State defensive line commit Tajh Overton made a surprise visit to Missouri in September before interest snowballed into the next month. Five days after his official visit in October, the 6-foot-3, 275-pound Oklahoma product committed to the Tigers, showing outward support to the program ever since.

Brody Jones signs with Missouri

A former Cincinnati commit, Brody Jones emerged as a new target for safeties coach Jacob Yoro this fall. The three-star got on campus twice, flipping his pledge to the Tigers after his official visit in mid-October.

Harris signs with Missouri

The second-longest tenured commit for the Tigers, three-star Keenan Harris received his offer from Missouri during his freshman year at St. Louis (Mo.) University. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound linebacker starred as a running back as well for the Junior Billiken this past season.

Canty signs with Missouri

While seen as one of the more underrated additions for Missouri, Khalief Canty Jr. has always played with a chip on his shoulder. The three-star showed that at Rivals Five-Star this past June, when the Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech interior offensive line prospect committed to the Tigers.

Jensen signs with Missouri

A longtime target of the Tigers, 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end Isaac Jensen committed during his June official visit and never wavered in his commitment. The Omaha (Neb.) Millard South three-star won his second consecutive state title this past month, navigating his senior season on a broken foot.

JuCo wideout locks back in with West Virginia

Missouri extended an offer to Keon Hutchins this past month. The Northwest Mississippi Community College decommitted from West Virginia this past week, but the three-star signed with the Mountaineers on Wednesday. The Tigers never received a visit.

Signing Day feature on Warner

Ahead of Warner’s signing with Missouri, ABC7 Chicago’s Ryan Chiaverini spoke about his close bond with the running back, who still calls him Uncle Ry Ry.

“This couldn’t happen to a better kid,” Chiaverini said.

Warner signs with Missouri

While trying out football his freshman year, Maxwell Warner quickly turned into a college prospect by his junior season. The Chicago (Ill.) Whitney Young three-star boasts a decorated track and field background as the lone expected running back signee for Curtis Luper in the 2026 class.

Ellison signs with Missouri

Missouri legacy Braylon Ellison camped with the Tigers in June before being offered by Drinkwitz during his official visit. The Boonville (Mo.) interior line prospect will enroll early, carving out his own path behind his father, Atiyyah Ellison, and brother, Tyson Ellison.

Anderson signs with Missouri

A former Tennessee commit, Brandon Anderson reopened his recruitment this past offseason before pledging to Missouri during the summer. The three-star Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb interior offensive line prospect immediately connected with offensive line coach Brandon Jones in January.

Orlovsky on Sidwar

Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky, who once publicly complemented Sidwar, shared this Monday: “This is cool. His dad (without knowing each other) sent me a video of him throwing when he was 10 and asked for advice. I said ‘just let him be he’s super talented.'”

Brady signs with Missouri

The Tigers officially inked Class of 2026 three-star Jabari Brady. The Florida wideout fielded interest from programs throughout the fall, but he stayed committed to Missouri after pledging in June following his official visit. The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder has been a national name since his early days of high school.

Signing Day feature on Sidwar

The new Missouri quarterback, Sidwar found recruiting guidance through former NFL quarterback Christian Hackenberg‘s family.

“He was just really complimentary of Gavin,” Bryan Sidwar said of Erick Hackenberg. “I was like, ‘Listen, man, Gavin isn’t Gavin without you.’ That’s the stuff that nobody knows. Those are the things that happen just on building relationships, having people like him in my life.”

Sidwar signs with Missouri

Three-star quarterback Gavin Sidwar marked the first signee for the Tigers on Wednesday after Ole Miss attempted late communication with him this week. The longest-tenured commit turned in his paperwork early this morning before heading to school and focusing on preparation for his state title game this weekend. The Glenside (Pa.) La Salle College signal caller will not hold a ceremony.

Wake Forest signs Sefa Sackey

Missouri extended a late offer for Class of 2026 three-star edge Sefa Sackey on Monday. The first-year football player looked to make an official decision Tuesday night, and the Ghana native turned in his paperwork for Wake Forest.

Message from director of recruiting

Director of recruiting communications and strategy Maurey Bland on X: “Dreams become reality today. Welcome to the brotherhood. We are here baby.”

Drinkwitz is ready for National Signing Day

Missouri readies to announce signings