One of Missouri’s top recruiting targets is off the board, as four-star athlete Jayden McGregory has committed to Louisville, bypassing a potential future in Columbia. This marks a significant setback for the Tigers, who now face limited alternatives.
McGregory hails from Des Moines, Iowa, and starred at Valley High School. He’s ranked No. 400 nationally, No. 24 among athletes, and No. 4 in Iowa. At the college level, he is expected to play safety.
The Iowa product chose Louisville over Missouri and Minnesota, all of which hosted him on official visits. He briefly considered Kansas during the recruiting process as well.
This decision is a tough blow for head coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff. McGregory had been closely linked to Missouri throughout his recruitment, making his commitment to Louisville—who had the final official visit—even more disheartening.
Now, Missouri turns its attention to three-star athlete Javonte Smith, projected to play cornerback in college. Beyond him, the Tigers’ recruiting board is quickly narrowing.
2026 Missouri Football Commitments:
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QB Gavin Sidwar – 6’3″, 190 lbs – Wyndmoor, PA (Committed 04/18/2025)
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LB Keenan Harris – 6’1″, 210 lbs – St. Louis (Committed 05/23/2025)
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WR Jabari Brady – 6’1″, 205 lbs – Pompano Beach, FL (Committed 06/07/2025)
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TE Isaac Jensen – 6’6″, 230 lbs – Omaha, NE (Committed 06/09/2025)
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RB Maxwell Warner – 5’10”, 185 lbs – Chicago, IL (Committed 06/23/2025)
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OL Khalief Canty – 6’5″, 305 lbs – Detroit, MI (Committed 06/24/2025)
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WR Devyon Hill-Lomax – 6’4″, 180 lbs – Edwardsville, IL (Committed 06/25/2025)
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OL Brandon Anderson – 6’3″, 326 lbs – Kennesaw, GA (Committed 06/29/2025)
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IOL Braylon Ellison – 6’4″, 285 lbs – Boonville, MO (Committed 07/01/2025)
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S Tony Forney Jr. – 5’11”, 180 lbs – Marietta, GA (Committed 07/04/2025)
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