Recruiting Reset: Anthony Kennedy, Jr. is a great building block

Missouri’s first commit of the 2026 class comes from the state of Arkansas, one of Eli Drinkwitz’s favorite states to plunder athletes from. And while the first commit might not be an elite blue chip, a prized quarterback, or even an in-state tight end, it’s still an important piece to add to the team in the versatile defensive lineman Anthony Kennedy, Jr.

Where He Fits: Kennedy is a 3-star defensive end according to Rivals and ESPN while 247 and On3 have pegged him as a 4-star non-descript defensive lineman. His current Hudl film is only a minute long but it shows his ability to line up anywhere. The majority of the snaps you see him take is as a 3-technique interior lineman lined up…