Mizzou upperclassman reportedly chooses to medically retire
By Keith Farner
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A veteran Mizzou tight end has decided to end his football career because of medical reasons.
Logan Christopherson, who caught three passes last season in eight games during his redshirt junior season, has medically retired, according to Mitchell Forde, who had the news confirmed from a team spokesman.
In 2019, Christopherson played in 11 games, including a start against Tennessee. He did not record any stats on the season but was often used as a blocking tight end in many packages. He redshirted in 2017 when he also had a leg injury, and appeared in three games in 2018.
With Christopherson out of the picture, Mizzou returns Daniel Parker Jr., Niko Hea and Messiah Swinson, and adds a pair of incoming freshmen in Ryan Hoerstkamp and Gavin McKay.
Here is Christopherson’s team bio entering college:
A three-star recruit by all the major recruiting services, he ranked as high as the No. 21 TE in the 2017 class by ESPN.com … Is a lethal red zone target due to his size and athleticism to go grab 50/50 balls … Shows good speed to work the seam and fights hard for additional yardage after the catch, while also working hard as a run blocker … Length he provides gives quarterbacks a good catch radius in which to put the ball … Committed to Mizzou in June, and later was impressive when he attended Mizzou’s Elite Camp “Night at the Zou” in July … High school coach: Bret Kooi …. Currently undecided on major, but is interested in either Business or Accountancy … Cited the family feel at Mizzou, his connection with Coach Odom and a chance to play in the SEC while remaining close to home as key reasons for his signing with Mizzou … Also liked how Mizzou is using its tight ends in its new offensive attack, and wanting to play for Coach Finley was a big part in his choosing to be a Tiger … His cousin, Carli, attended Mizzou for four years … Chose Mizzou over offers from Illinois, Iowa State, Florida Atlantic, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Syracuse, Toledo, Western Michigan and Wyoming among others.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
