CBS Sports released their preseason all-American list Tuesday, and hey, we know a guy on there! Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam continues to rack up the accolades as he lands on their first team, along with eight other SEC players.

This is a heck of an honor for the redshirt junior tight end, and it’s just another reason why it is extremely crucial for him to stay healthy this season, both for his draft stock and the entire Missouri offense. The Tigers do have a lot of depth at the tight end position, but it has already been tested early on in fall camp with some injury scares. Coming into a season with so much promise, Missouri desperately needs Okwuegbunam at full strength.

Meanwhile, Watch Stadium’s Brett McMurphy released his Top 25 on Tuesday, and he has voted Missouri at No. 21. Also included is the projected win totals, and Mizzou’s is at 9.47. Interestingly enough, that projected win total is the 10th highest in his Top 25.

Yes, some of that probably has to do with the favorable schedule, but this also tells us just how good this season can potentially be if the Tigers reach their full potential.

Either way, Missouri could be on of the nation’s surprise teams with Clemson transfer Kelly Bryant at quarterback. Bryant, who led Clemson to the 2018 College Football Playoff, is eager to prove what he can do in the Show-Me State.

Looking ahead as the season draws ever so closer, the AP preseason Top 25 will be released on Monday. Missouri, is in fact, eligible for it. So stay tuned for that!

Yesterday at Rock M

• In Brandon Kiley’s first column, he writes that It’s Time for Barry Odom’s Defense to Shine
• But wait, there’s more from Brandon Kiley as he gives his latest thoughts on new Missouri commit Montra Edwards
• DISRESPECT! Missouri was left out of the SB Nation preseason Fan Pulse poll, Sam Snelling writes
• Nate Edwards continues his 2019 season opponents preview: Here’s the latest from the Troy Trojans

More Links:

• Alex Schiffer from the Kansas City Star writes about a connection between Missouri defensive coordinator Ryan Walters and Chiefs’ offense coordinator Eric Bieniemy
• ESPN’s Field Yates has reported that the Buccaneers have claimed Emanuel Hall off of waivers. Hall joins former Mizzou teammate Terry Beckner Jr. in Tampa Bay.
• Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the Missouri defense is going to a 4-2-5 format to become more speed-oriented.
• Athlon Sports has released their Top 35 WR groups for this season, and Missouri comes in at No. 15.