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Isaiah McGuire, Missouri pass rusher, announces plans for 2023
By Rolando Rosa
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Isaiah McGuire has made the call on his college career and he confirmed on Tuesday that this is his last season. The Missouri pass rusher is declaring for the NFL Draft at the conclusion of his senior year.
Mizzou defensive end Isaiah McGuire says this will definitely be his last year in college.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) November 15, 2022
The 6-foot-4, 275-pound McGuire has amassed 21 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles this season. McGuire is considered by Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz to be the “most consistent defensive player” for this year’s squad.
McGuire captured Missouri’s Defensive Player of the Year prize last season after amassing 38 solo tackles, 6 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
Going through all #Mizzou's seniors, Drinkwitz said Isaiah McGuire has been the Tigers' "most consistent defensive player." Won the Tigers' DPOY award last season.
— Jack Soble (@jacksoble56) November 15, 2022
McGuire’s fellow defensive teammate Darius Robinson believes there’s no doubt that no one is better in the nation at defensive end than the Tulsa, Oklahoma native.
#Mizzou DT Darius Robinson on teammate Isaiah McGuire: "If you watch the tape, he's the best defensive end in the country."
— Calum McAndrew (@C_McAndrew95) November 15, 2022
“If you watch the tape, he’s the best defensive end in the country,” Robinson said.
Missouri has a 4-6 overall record and 2-5 mark in SEC play. Next up for Missouri is a home contest against New Mexico State on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET and the game will be covered on ESPNU.
This is the first matchup between the programs.
