Last week was all about the departing seniors, as the pro prospects who shaped Missouri’s 2024 season went and starred in their showcase draft prep games. (Seriously, how fun has it been reading all the love for legendary Tiger Darius Robinson?)
But spring ball will be here before we know it, so let’s take a look at — and rank — the potential impact that these nine veteran newcomers will have on the field this fall. If you asked me to rank by long-term potential, the list would look a little different. After all, three players (Noel, Carroll, and Flagg) will only be in Columbia for one season each, meanwhile some, like, McClellan and Smith, have incredible blue-chip recruiting profiles to tap into as they blossom as Tigers.