Mizzou lands 2026 CB’s commitment in flip from Cincinnati
By Derek Hryn
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Missouri football just got a big boost in the secondary for 2026.
Brody Jones, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound cornerback from Fayetteville, Arkansas, has flipped his commitment from Cincinnati to the Tigers for the 2026 class. Jones, a three-star on the 247Sports Composite, had been committed to the Bearcats since June but decided after his most recent official visit to Memorial Stadium that it was time to come home.
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“Tiger Nation, I’m home,” Jones told Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.
This is Jones’ second trip to Columbia this year. He first visited for Missouri’s Week 3 matchup against Louisiana, but the latest visit clearly sealed the deal. Missouri’s staff, led by safeties coach Jacob Yoro, has been recruiting him hard, emphasizing both on-field development and off-field growth. Even though Jones is listed as a cornerback, the Tigers see him fitting in at safety, giving Missouri more flexibility in the defensive backfield.
His commitment adds depth and size to a secondary Missouri has been actively building, and the staff is thrilled to get a player of his caliber on campus. With Jones now in the fold, the Tigers continue to shape a 2026 class that could make a huge impact in the SEC for future seasons.
