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Mizzou Football Lands 3-Star Safety Commit in Class of 2027
Missouri Tigers add 12 transfers and a defensive-line coach to replace key leaders and improve pass rush under coordinator Corey Batoon, with four players projected for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- On 2026-03-08, Missouri added 13 players on defense as spring practices began and evaluations started, with Batoon overseeing the process.
- Because nine of the 10 most-used defenders left, Missouri added six new secondary players including departed defenders, responding to heavy turnover and NFL draft departures.
- The coaching staff added 13 defensive transfers and a new defensive-line coach, and Batoon noted 'I think just creating the buy-in and last year's transfer group did a great job of that'.
- Returners Nick Rodriguez and Marquis Gracial are expected to take on leadership roles, while younger players like Dante McClellan could step into larger roles this season.
- One experienced addition is a transfer from Ole Miss, who helps Missouri aim to rebuild the 'Death Row' identity as Batoon says 'You always kind of go back, foundationally'.
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Mizzou football replaces departing defensive talent with internal development, portal additions
After losing a plethora of defensive talent, Mizzou defensive coordinator Corey Batoon looks to both internal development and the transfer portal to lead the way. He likes what he sees after the first few days of spring practice.
Mizzou looking to bring back 'Death Row Defense' in 2026
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is hoping to return one of the team's biggest successes from 2025. The Tigers are entering year three under defensive coordinator Corey Batoon, and are hoping to carry over their success from the first two years. During his stint in Columbia, he's transformed this desense into one of the most terrifying in the entire country. "I mean, football coaching wise, it's always like a search for better, finding bette…
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