The Missouri Tigers may have suffered a few losses on the recruiting trail lately, but there’s still a big name in play — and Mizzou isn’t out of the fight just yet.
Brayden Reilly, a rising hybrid safety/linebacker out of the Class of 2025, remains uncommitted, and Missouri is still firmly in the running. Reilly, known for his physicality, range, and football IQ, has drawn interest from powerhouse programs across the country — but the Tigers have managed to stay in the conversation deep into the process.
At 6-foot-2 and nearly 200 pounds, Reilly plays with the kind of edge and versatility that SEC defenses covet. He’s capable of dropping into coverage like a safety and coming downhill with the ferocity of a linebacker — a rare and valuable combination in today’s game. Coaches love his motor, and scouts see a Day 1 contributor at the college level.
Sources close to Reilly’s recruitment say he’s eyeing a few select programs that offer immediate playing time, a defensive scheme that fits his skill set, and the kind of coaching stability that fosters development. Missouri checks a lot of those boxes.
With defensive coordinator Blake Baker known for creative, aggressive schemes and a recent track record of putting hybrid defenders into prominent roles, Mizzou could be the ideal landing spot for a player like Reilly. Pairing him with the Tigers’ emerging front seven could elevate Missouri’s defense into one of the SEC’s most dynamic units.
While no decision date has been announced yet, expect things to heat up in the coming weeks as spring visits wrap and official offers tighten. Mizzou fans should keep a close eye on this one — Reilly might just be the next big defensive name to call Columbia home.
