Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott leaving Mizzou for NFL draft

Missouri defensive lineman Jordan Elliott pins down South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski after Hilinski threw an incomplete pass in the Tigers' 34-14 victory. Photo by David Carson,Missouri's Jordan Elliott gets the hand warmer but not the body of Florida quarterback Kyle Trask during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 on Faurot Field in Columbia. Photo by Robert Cohen,“It has been an amazing three years at Missouri,” Elliott posted on Twitter. “I want to thank God for teammates for pushing me and continuously holding me accountable, Coach (Barry) Odom, Coach (Brick) Haley and the staff for molding me and teaching me lessons that I will take with me for the rest of my life. Thank you all for helping me grow as a man and as a player. I am ready for the next chapter in my life and will be declaring for the NFL Draft, foregoing my final season of eligibility.”

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