De Smet junior defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo never planned to verbally commit to a school this early in the recruiting process, but two factors sold him on Missouri during an unofficial visit this weekend: new Tigers coach Eliah Drinkwitz and Mizzou’s new team facility.
“First off, I love the facilities down there,” Wingo said Sunday shortly after becoming the first official commitment of Mizzou’s 2021 recruiting class. “That was perfect. They have some top-notch stuff that I haven’t seen before. And there wasn’t another coaching staff that made me feel wanted like they did.