We’ve long held firm that college football in the year 2020 is exceedingly weird. Mizzou beat the defending national champions and then two weeks later got in a literal fist-fight with Darth Vader.

But it’s been a while since we confronted the reality that recruiting in 2020 is also weird, albeit in a more positive way for Missouri. Eli Drinkwitz has elevated the Tigers’ recruiting profile in less than one year on the job, and his early season success should bolster their standing even more.

Judging by the news that just dropped, it appears the Tigers are still rising.

Ndoma-Ogar was a true freshman who played in four games for the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2019 season. However, he opted out of 2020 and apparently entered the transfer portal. I say, “apparently,” because I don’t see much mention of it anywhere and, lo and behold, he’s now a Missouri Tiger.

But, hey, we’re not complaining!

Get to know: EJ Ndoma-Ogar

Hometown: Allen, TX

Previous School: Oklahoma Sooners

Position: OL

Ht/Wt: 6’3”, 310 pounds

Rivals Ranking: 5.7, 3-stars (Class of 2019)

247Composite Ranking: .9054, 4-stars (Class of 2019)

We’re not going to say much about Ndoma-Ogar’s high school highlights because they’re probably moot at this point. He’s likely a much-improved player from his high school days, and it would be hard to glean too much his tape at this point. But here they are in case you want to watch them anyway!

It is, perhaps, worth noting that Ndoma-Ogar was praised as a high-caliber run blocker who may struggle in pass protection. That scout comes from 247 Sports, from which you can find a full report here.

What they’re saying:

Matter later clarified that Ndoma-Ogar was a true freshman in 2019.

Welcome, EJ! M-I-Z!

(Also, here’s the current state of the 2021 class, just because.)