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With February 5th’s National Signing Day right around the corner, Eli Drinkwitz and the coaching staff received some positive news on the recruiting trail tonight – with a surprise commitment on the defensive side.
Eli Drinkwitz tweeted out a good sign this afternoon that a commitment could be coming in the near future.
#NewZOU20 pic.twitter.com/n4p8EBtDdr
— Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) January 23, 2020
Turns out it was JUCO defensive lineman Benjamin Key. Key was originally committed to Mississippi State back on December 18th, but with the Bulldogs’ coaching change – he has decided to commit to Missouri.
In light of the coaching change at Mississippi State I've decided to change my destination to the University of Missouri. #NewZou pic.twitter.com/1kSQu6DtHs
— Ben Ropati Key (@BenKey57) January 24, 2020
Get to know: Benjamin Key
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
High School: East Los Angeles College (JUCO)
Position: Defensive Tackle
Ht/Wt: 6-5, 280 lbs
Rivals Ranking: Three-star, 5.5
247Composite Ranking: Three-star, 0.8528
Total announced offers: 6
Offers to note: Mississippi State, Arizona, Oregon, Oregon State
What they’re saying:
#Mizzou lands DL previously committed to Miss. State after weekend official to CoMohttps://t.co/XLGbHwRxAI https://t.co/XgFnzDSHCJ
— Sean Williams (@SeanW_Rivals) January 24, 2020
Welcome, Benjamin! M-I-Z!
Mizzou 2024 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 |
| TE | Whit Hafer | Joplin, MO | 2/25/2023 | 3-star | 5.5 | N/A | 0.8478 | 6'7 | 230 |
| TE-OL | Ryan Jostes | Washington, MO | 3/11/2023 | 3-star | 5.6 | 3-star | 0.8619 | 6'6 | 280 |
| QB | Daniel Kaelin | Bellevue, NE | 3/13/2023 | 3-star | 5.7 | 3-star | 0.8826 | 6'2 | 198 |
| DL | Tionne Gray | St. Louis, MO | 3/18/2023 | 4-star | 5.9 | 4-star | 0.9007 | 6'6 | 305 |
| 5.68 | 0.8733 |