After joining the SEC, Missouri hoped its brand and footprint would expand into the Atlanta area.

The Tigers’ newest commit is living proof that it’s happening.

Three-star 2016 linebacker Tobias Little committed to Missouri Wednesday night, and he held offers from several big-time programs in the country, including South Carolina, Clemson and Virginia Tech, among others.

The 6-0, 235-pound backer is rated as the state of Georgia’s 68th best prospect and the country’s 28th best inside linebacker, according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings.

Little is just another reason why the state of Georgia has the most players on SEC rosters.