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When Coach Drinkwitz was first hired, many Missouri fans had their eyes closely tied to National Signing Day, when they’d find out which of Missouri’s recruits would stay true to the black and gold despite the change in regime.
Quietly, as the signings rolled in, Drinkwitz snuck out an offer to another recruit, one with a familiar last name.
Blessed to have received an offer from the University of Missouri #GoTigers pic.twitter.com/20Axz9TAPs
— ٩ (@chanceluper) December 18, 2019
Chance is the son of Curtis Luper, one of Drinkwitz’s first hires to his new staff. After having been committed to Boise State for a long time, Luper didn’t sign a NLI on December 18... but he didn’t decommit either. Then, just about one month later:
thank you, Boise State. My recruitment is 100% open! pic.twitter.com/QN7rkT5YKT
— ٩ (@chanceluper) January 16, 2020
100% open is a fun phrase, right? The writing seemed to be on the wall, especially after a weekend visit last weekend. Late on Thursday night, Drink sent up the bat signal. And half an hour later, it was official.
COMMITTED #TheZou pic.twitter.com/iI5L1uiV1d
— ٩ (@chanceluper) January 31, 2020
Luper becomes the second commit of the day, joining 2021 TE Gavin McKay. He’s also the second WR to commit in the past week following graduate transfer Damon Hazelton, Jr.
Get to know: Chance Luper
Hometown: North Richland Hills, TX
High School: Forth Worth Christian
Position: WR
Ht/Wt: 6’2”, 180 lbs.
Rivals Ranking: 2-star, 5.4
247Composite Ranking: 3-star, 0.8484
Total announced offers: 17
Offers to note: Boise State, California, Louisville, Virginia
Luper may not have the world’s fleetest feet, but he’s got two things that all wide receivers need — size and hands. It’s clear that when Fort Worth Christian needed someone to go up and get the ball (and get it in the end zone), Luper was reliable. He may be more of a project, but it’s hard to see an offensive coach like Drinkwitz recruiting a player just because of family ties.
What they’re saying:
Luper had been committed to Boise State. Opened his recruitment when dad left TCU for Mizzou.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) January 31, 2020
Mizzou lands a commitment from three-star receiver Chance Luper, he announces on Twitter. He is a former Boise State commit and the son of new Tigers assistant Curtis Luper.
— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) January 31, 2020
Quick story from @SeanW_Rivals on Chance Luper, the second #Mizzou commit of the day https://t.co/6mRCQQXvft
— Gabe DeArmond (@GabeDeArmond) January 31, 2020
Welcome, Chance! We can’t wait to see you and your dad on the sideline together! M-I-Z!
Mizzou 2024 Commitment List
Pos | Recruit Name | Hometown | Commitment Date | Rivals Rate | Rivals Rank | 247 Rate | 247 Rank | Ht | Wt |
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Pos | Recruit Name | Hometown | Commitment Date | Rivals Rate | Rivals Rank | 247 Rate | 247 Rank | Ht | Wt |
TE | Whit Hafer | Joplin, MO | 2/25/2023 | 3-star | 5.5 | N/A | 0.8614 | 6'7 | 230 |
TE-OL | Ryan Jostes | Washington, MO | 3/11/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | 3-star | 0.8619 | 6'6 | 280 |
QB | Aidan Glover | Colliervillle, TN | 6/15/2023 | 3-star | 5.7 | 3-star | 0.8753 | 6'3 | 190 |
WR-S | Jude James | St. Charles, MO | 6/30/2023 | 3-star | N/A | 3-star | 0.8500 | 6'4 | 200 |
ATH | Jackson Hancock | Canton, GA | 6/30/2023 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6'0 | 175 |
ATH | Cam Dooley | Valley, AL | 7/1/2023 | 3-star | 5.5 | N/A | 0.8567 | 6'4 | 195 |
DT | Justin Bodford | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7/2/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | N/A | 0.8385 | 6'1 | 290 |
LB | Nicholas Rodriguez | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7/3/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 3-star | 0.8850 | 6'1 | 190 |
WR | James Madison II | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7/4/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 4-star | 0.8971 | 6'3 | 190 |
CB | Cameron Keys | Lynn Haven, FL | 7/4/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | 4-star | 0.9034 | 6'0 | 160 |
LB | Brian Huff | Jonesboro, AR | 7/12/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 4-star | 0.8955 | 6'3 | 224 |
DE | Williams Nwaneri | Lee's Summit, MO | 8/14/2023 | 5-star | 6.1 | 5-star | 0.9987 | 6'5 | 250 |
DE | Jaylen Brown | Madison, AL | 8/22/2023 | 3-star | 5.5 | 3-star | 0.8600 | 6'6 | 230 |
ATH | Austyn Dendy | Pine Bluff, AR | 9/30/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | N/A | N/A | 6'1 | 200 |
5.7 | 0.8820 |