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College Football Preview: 2016 Missouri Tigers

By Eric Robinson

Oct 17, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive back Anthony Sherrils (22) and team mates react after the Georgia Bulldogs missed a go ahead field goal during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Missouri 9-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive back Anthony Sherrils (22) and team mates react after the Georgia Bulldogs missed a go ahead field goal during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Missouri 9-6. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers logo during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Missouri won 29-21. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers logo during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Missouri won 29-21. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

                                                                           Impact Freshmen

The commitment of running back Natereace Strong was a nice bonus as Strong is the #2 junior college running back and the 20th best player coming out of junior college ranks. So nice that he is already slotted as the day one starter for the Tigers. The Tigers also added running back Damarea Crockett the fifth best high-schooler out of the state of Arkansas.

With losing a number of players on the offensive line, linemen such as Trevour Simms and Trystan Castillo will provide much needed depth as will 6’8 offensive tackle Tyler Howell, another junior college haul for the Tigers.

220 pound linebacker Trey Baldwin is an athletic linebacker with range and another defender for a university that has built a reputation on quality defenders over the years. Another solid junior college transfer in free safety Greg Taylor brings another dose of athleticism on the defense, even with being undersized at 175 pounds.

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