Camp week is officially here. It's only Monday, but by this time Friday, Missouri will be wrapping up its first preseason practice of 2019. That leaves us five days to wrap up our countdown of Mizzou's important players heading into the season. At No. 5, we head over to special teams.
This one comes with a caveat. Yes, senior kicker Tucker McCann plays a vital role on this team, as does every kicker on every team. But this spot on the list touches on all special teams. McCann’s 2018 embodied an entire special teams unit that struggled in areas last fall.