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Eli Drinkwitz and the coaching staff just picked up their first commitment for the 2021 recruiting class, and it’s an important one, as the Tigers are continuing the momentum of in-state recruiting even with the new coaching staff.
St. Louis DeSmet defensive tackle Mehki Wingo announced his commitment to Missouri this afternoon on Twitter. Wingo was on a visit to Mizzou this weekend and was obviously impressed enough to pull the trigger this early.
COMMITTED #NewZou pic.twitter.com/YGrGNKNMdY
— mekhi wingo (@WingoMekhi) January 19, 2020
Get to know: Mekhi Wingo
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
High School: DeSmet High School
Position: Defensive Tackle
Ht/Wt: 6’0, 285 lbs
Rivals Ranking: Three-star, 5.5
247Composite Ranking: Three-star, 0.8316
Total announced offers: 10
Offers to note: West Virginia, Louisville, Arkansas, Iowa State, Purdue
What they’re saying:
That’s a nice win for the new Missouri staff as they get an in-state DT. https://t.co/y6Mijy6crB https://t.co/lHoCDQdMSk
— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) January 19, 2020
HC Eli Drinkwitz and #Mizzou capitalize on yesterday’s Jr. Day visits with a commitment from DeSmet 2021 DL Mekhi Wingohttps://t.co/YmRZ8Vjzac https://t.co/NG4eOSUGIC
— Sean Williams (@SeanW_Rivals) January 19, 2020
Welcome, Mekhi! M-I-Z!
Mizzou 2021 Commitment List
| Pos | Recruit Name | Hometown | Commitment Date | Rivals Rate | Rivals Rank | 247 Rate | 247 Rank | Ht | Wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos | Recruit Name | Hometown | Commitment Date | Rivals Rate | Rivals Rank | 247 Rate | 247 Rank | Ht | Wt |
| DT | Mekhi Wingo | St. Louis, MO | 1/19/2020 | 3-star | 5.5 | 3-star | 0.8316 | 6'0 | 285 |
| TE | Gavin McKay | Memphis, TN | 1/30/2020 | 3-star | 5.5 | 3-star | 0.8333 | 6'4 | 205 |
| OL | Connor Tollison | Jackson, MO | 3/8/2020 | 3-star | 5.5 | 3-star | 0.8567 | 6'5 | 300 |
| QB | Tyler Macon | East St. Louis, IL | 3/13/2020 | 3-star | 5.6 | 3-star | 0.8577 | 6'0 | 180 |
| 5.50 | 0.8448 |