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Missouri Football: Tigers must recruit strong in June

By Eric Quackenbush

Oct 10, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Emanuel Hall (84) catches a pass and is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Bryan Cox (94) during the second half at Faurot Field. Florida won 21-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Emanuel Hall (84) catches a pass and is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Bryan Cox (94) during the second half at Faurot Field. Florida won 21-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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The second full week of June is under way, and recruiting the class of 2018 is in full swing for Barry Odom and the Missouri Tigers.

According to SEC Country, Missouri ranks 14th in the SEC, and 67th nationally, for its 2018 recruiting class efforts. So far, the Tigers have received three verbal commits.

The 2018 recruiting class is led by three star quarterback James Foster, and recent commitments have come from three star athlete Jaylen Knox, and three star corner Tyrone Collins.

Coach Odom has a long way to go before completing his recruiting assignment for 2018. The Tigers’ top remaining prospects include Kamryn Babb, Michael Thompson, Trevor Trout, Ronnie Perkins, Ayodele Adeoye*, and Dallas Craddieth. Adeoye recently made a verbal commitment to Texas.

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