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Malik Young, a JUCO All-American and teammate of Mizzou signee Walter Palmore, committed to the Tigers late on National Signing Day. Mizzou fended off the advances of Florida and others to secure Young’s commitment.
It's official signed to Missouri!#TWINTOWERS @JuCoFootballACE @JUCOFFrenzy @walterpalmore96 pic.twitter.com/MOHLJRTlxQ
— Malik Young (@Young4Malik) February 2, 2017
Malik Young
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Height, Weight | 6'3", 280lbs |
| City (High School) | Marietta, GA (Sprayberry) |
| JUCO | Eastern Arizona College |
| 247Sports Rating | 3* (0.8601) |
| Rivals Rating | 3* (5.5) |
| Scout Rating | 3* |
| ESPN Rating | NR |
| Other Offers of Note | Alabama, Florida, Tennessee |
Young’s size and highlight film suggest a smaller, quicker option on the interior — he spent a good portion of 2015 lined up at end, in fact. He is the fifth defensive tackle (and the third JUCO) Mizzou has signed in this class, and he gives new defensive line coach Brick Haley something different to work with.
WELCOME, MALIK.