Published Jan 29, 2015
Weekend Preview
Pete Scantlebury
PowerMizzou.com Associate Editor
Missouri's first big visit weekend of 2015 kicks-off on Friday, and the Tigers are expected to host 11 recruits. Before PowerMizzou.com breaks down the uncommitted visitors in The Chamber on Friday morning, we're previewing the weekend's visitors.
RUNNING BACKS
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Natereace Strong, East St. Louis (Ill.); 6-foot, 202-lbs; 5.8 4-star
COMMITTED: Missouri
WHAT HE'S SAYING: Strong was an early commitment to Missouri and has stayed true to his word.
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: None, really. Rumors floated that FSU and Ohio State were getting involved to assist in landing Terry Beckner, Jr., but Strong has -- a qualification concern -- has already enrolled at Hinds C.C. to take dual-credit classes to help him get to Missouri quicker.
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WIDE RECEIVER
Johnathon Johnson, Memphis (TN); 5-foot-8, 174-lbs; 5.5 3-star
COMMITTED: Yes
WHAT HE'S SAYING: "I just knew I had to go there. I always knew I wanted to go to Missouri." -- to PowerMizzou.com, after he committed.
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: Johnson was long pining for the chance to commit to Missouri, and that came two weeks ago. He's solid.
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Richaud Floyd, Gulfport (MS); 5-foot-11, 165-lbs; 5.5 3-star
COMMITTED: Missouri
WHAT HE'S SAYING: Another solid commitment for Missouri's 2015 class.
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: None.
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TIGHT ENDS
Josh Moore, Olathe (KS); 6-foot-5, 250-lbs; 5.6 3-star
COMMITTED: No
WHAT HE'S SAYING: Moore announced on Wednesday night that he won't attend Kansas, and then confirmed his visit to Missouri.
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: It's pretty unclear right now, but Missouri looks like the last school standing. This will be his only official visit before signing day. Moore was once committed to Ohio State and Kansas, and now it looks like Missouri is the best bet to land his signature on Feb. 4.
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DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Terry Beckner Jr., East St. Louis (IL); 6-foot-4, 298-lbs; 6.0 4-star
COMMITTED: No
WHAT HE'S SAYING: "Auburn is up there. Them, Mizzou, Ohio State and Florida State." -- To AuburnSports.com, Jan. 19.
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: Auburn, Ohio State and Florida State, although most are predicting this to either come down to Mizzou/FSU or Mizzou/OSU. Beckner is the big fish left for Missouri, and the Tigers are planning on rolling out the red carpet this weekend.
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Daquan Hawkins, Atlanta (GA); 6-foot-4, 301-lbs; 5.5 3-star
COMMITTED: No
WHAT HE'S SAYING: "I think he wants it to be a surprise for all of his friends, family and fans. Signing Day means a lot to him and I think he will make a decision to go to the school that can utilize his skills the most." - his father, Rico Muckle, to UGASports.com, Jan. 25.
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: Hawkins is a rising star, and now has offers from Georgia, Florida, Auburn and Kentucky. However, unless he delays his decision, Missouri will get his second -- and final -- official visit.
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LINEBACKERS
Quarte Sapp, Alpharetta (GA); 6-foot-1, 197-lbs; 5.8 4-star
COMMITTED: No
WHAT HE'S SAYING: ""Coach (Gary) Pinkel is supposed to come in here tomorrow and put on the fullcourt press, so it will be kind of interesting to see how that goes." -- his high school coach, Howie DeCristofaro, to SpartanMag.com, Jan. 27
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: Tennessee is seen as the front-runner and Michigan State just got a visit. Sapp's mother confirmed to Rivals.com that her son will still visit Missouri this weekend.
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DEFENSIVE BACKS
T.J. Warren, Conyers (GA); 6-foot, 190-lbs; 5.5 3-star
COMMITTED: Missouri
WHAT HE'S SAYING: Warren is a long-time Missouri commitment.
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: None.
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KICKERS/PUNTERS
Corey Fatony, Franklin (TN); 5-foot-11, 185-lbs; 5.5 3-star
COMMITTED: Missouri
WHAT HE'S SAYING: Fatony has been committed to Missouri since June.
OTHER SCHOOLS INVOLVED: None.