At this point, I think we’re all hard-wired to believe that whenever Eli Drinkwitz sends out the bat signal, there’s a St. Louis player inbound. So when he sent it up this afternoon and the eventual commitment read, “Texas,” I admit I was a bit stunned — Drink is recruiting other states still?!
Of course, I jest. The Longhorn state has always been a nesting ground for future Tigers, and Missouri’s bespectacled leader doesn’t seem ready to change that.
Thank God for this opportunity, because without Him and the support of my family, I wouldn’t be here. Welcome to #TheZou @CoachDrinkwitz @CoachDavidGibbs @djackmom4 @coachsjacksonjr @rohawksfootball @RedOakCoach #NewZou21 ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/KEGKOJdCPD
— Darius Jackson (@DariusDJJackson) May 2, 2020
Jackson is the second defensive commit for the Tigers this week, following the commitment of 4-star DE Travion Ford on Thursday.
Get to know: Darius Jackson
Hometown: Red Oak, TX
High School: Red Oak
Position: CB
Ht/Wt: 6’1”, 175 lbs
Rivals Ranking: 3-star, 5.5
247Composite Ranking: 3-star, 0.8506
Total announced offers: 14
Offers to note: Kansas State, Kansas, Air Force, Navy
We’ve got a recruiting roundtable on the secondary coming next week, so some of our general thoughts on the position will be there. All that’s to say that Jackson fits one particular mold that the staff seems to value — length. Jackson is a big corner with long arms; you can see that in the first highlight of his video.
Another thing that stands out in his tape? Dude is a hitter. He’s not afraid to mix it up, which should translate to the physical swagger CBs often have to have to be successful.
What they’re saying:
2021 three-star CB Darius Jackson commits to Mizzou. That’s another one for Eli Drinkwitz https://t.co/v9bAfQNYFh
— Tyler Murry (@TylerMurryABC17) May 2, 2020
#Mizzou picks up a commitment from Darius Jackson, a three-star cornerback from Red Oak, Texas, he announces on Twitter. His offer list includes Kansas, Kansas State and Washington State.
— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) May 2, 2020
Welcome, Darius! 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 | 5.6 | 3-star | 0.8639 | 6'7 | 230 |
TE-OL | Ryan Jostes | Washington, MO | 3/11/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | 3-star | 0.8664 | 6'6 | 280 |
QB | Aidan Glover | Colliervillle, TN | 6/15/2023 | 3-star | 5.7 | 3-star | 0.8828 | 6'3 | 190 |
WR-S | Jude James | St. Charles, MO | 6/30/2023 | 3-star | 5.60 | 3-star | 0.8567 | 6'4 | 200 |
ATH | Jackson Hancock | Canton, GA | 6/30/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | 3-star | 0.8672 | 6'0 | 175 |
DT | Justin Bodford | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7/2/2023 | 3-star | 5.7 | 3-star | 0.8481 | 6'1 | 290 |
LB | Nicholas Rodriguez | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7/3/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 3-star | 0.8775 | 6'1 | 190 |
WR | James Madison II | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7/4/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 4-star | 0.8925 | 6'3 | 190 |
CB | Cameron Keys | Lynn Haven, FL | 7/4/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | 4-star | 0.8864 | 6'0 | 160 |
LB | Brian Huff | Jonesboro, AR | 7/12/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 4-star | 0.9021 | 6'3 | 224 |
DE | Williams Nwaneri | Lee's Summit, MO | 8/14/2023 | 5-star | 6.1 | 5-star | 0.9992 | 6'5 | 250 |
DE | Jaylen Brown | Madison, AL | 8/22/2023 | 3-star | 5.5 | 3-star | 0.8611 | 6'6 | 230 |
DE | Elias Williams | Hudson, FL | 9/1/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 4-star | 0.8924 | 6'4 | 270 |
ATH | Austyn Dendy | Pine Bluff, AR | 9/30/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | 3-star | 0.8719 | 6'1 | 200 |
OL | Talan Chandler | Nevada, MO | 11/19/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | 3-star | 0.8753 | 6'3 | 292 |
RB | Kewan Lacy | Lancaster, TX | 12/14/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 4-star | 0.9153 | 6'0 | 205 |
OL | Caleb Pyfrom | Omaha, NE | 12/18/2023 | 3-star | 5.7 | 3-star | 0.8753 | 6'5 | 315 |
WR | Courtney Crutchfield | Pine Bluff, AR | 12/19/2023 | 4-star | 5.8 | 4-star | 0.9380 | 6'2 | 175 |
CB | Jaren Sensabaugh | Nashville, TN | 12/19/2023 | 3-star | 5.7 | 3-star | 0.8722 | 6'0 | 160 |
S | Trajen Greco | Hoschton, GA | 1/6/2024 | 3-star | 5.6 | 4-star | 0.9137 | 6'0 | 180 |
5.7 | 0.8879 |