At the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Al., Mizzou football had four representatives, far more than in recent years.
The Tigers originally had six accepted invites, but Ennis Rakestraw Jr. had to pull out right before the week kicked off, as he’s still recovering from core muscle surgery that’s kept him out of action for a while. Ty’Ron Hopper also did not participate; the reason for his non-participation was unknown, but when I asked Darius Robinson about it on Wednesday, he calmly said “Hop’s ok”.
In front of NFL personnel and amidst a sea of future professional talent, the four Tigers looked to bring the “something to prove” mentality they’d possessed all season down to Alabama.