UPDATED, 5:05 p.m.
COLUMBIA, MO. • The Missouri football team has tripled its verbal commitments since the start of July and added its 12th pledge and second of the day on Wednesday. Mike Ruth, a three-star offensive tackle from Coppell, Texas, announced his commitment on Twitter.
Then came No. 13 an hour later. Tyrus Wheat, a three-star defender from Amite, La., also committed to MU. Wheat, who also holds offers from Tulane and Texas State, projects as a hybrid safety/outside linebacker.
Missouri has added nine commitments since July 4, including eight since last Friday.