#Mizzou welcomes East St. Louis (Hinds CC) RB Nate Strong to its #ChampionshipVision#MizzouMade #MIZNSD16 pic.twitter.com/LrFayc4lRh
— #MIZNSD16 (@MizzouFootball) February 3, 2016
Nate is a tough, strong, physical runner. Check out his highlights to see why:#MizzouMade #MIZNSD16 https://t.co/HAxFtxA0e3
— #MIZNSD16 (@MizzouFootball) February 3, 2016
That's 4 East St. Louis players Missouri has signed in the past three classes.
— David Morrison (@DavidCMorrison) February 3, 2016
| Name | Nate Strong |
| Position | RB |
| Height, Weight | 6'0, 211 |
| City (School) | East St. Louis, IL / Raymond, MS (Hinds C.C.) |
| Rating (Rivals) | 4 stars (5.8) |
| Rating (247 Composite) | 4 stars (0.8958) |
| Rating (ESPN) | 4 stars (80) |
| Other Offers of Note (out of high school) |
Florida State, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan State, Ohio State |
| Previous Posts | April 8, 2014: East St. Louis RB Natereace Strong commits to Tigers |
From his original commitment post in 2014:
Strong is a top-20 running back in the Class of 2015, and he gives Mizzou a further foothold in the football factory just east of the Mississippi River; teammate Greg Taylor was one of the stars of Missouri's 2014 class. He listed offers from Florida State, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan State, and Ohio State, but he has seemingly been a strong Mizzou lean from Day 1. ...
This is a huge pick-up for any number of reasons. First of all, he's a really good back, the most highly-touted Missouri has landed in quite a while. Second, his early commitment is further proof of a drastic, positive shift in the relationship between Mizzou and Darren Sunkett's ESL program. Missouri signed the school's most highly-touted prospect last year, and it's landing an even more highly-touted one in Strong.
"He’s kind of Zack Abron with a burst."