Missouri Football: 5 bold predictions for the Tigers in 2017

COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 12: Barry Odom head coach of the Missouri Tigers waits to lead his team onto the field for a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 27: Drew Lock /

It’s not every year that a college team has a quarterback who exceeds 3,000 passing yards, but the Tigers’ Drew Lock did just that in 2016. I expect to see Lock exceed his production from 2016.

Last year, Lock lead the SEC with 3,399 passing yards. He was also among the top 20 quarterbacks nationally in passing yards, passing yards per game, and yards per completion. His highest national ranking was No. 10 in passing yards.

Missouri has a bevy of talented offensive playmakers for Lock, including a 1,000 yard receiver, and a 1,000 yard running back. There are also a number of supporting players that complement the offense’s staple playmakers, very well.

This year, I predict Lock will surpass his overall production in 2016, and will finish with 3,600 passing yards.

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