Mizzou football fans might have a new favorite holiday: Independence Day.
The team made an Fourth of July signing for the third consecutive season as coach Eli Drinkwitz brought on three-star safety Tony Forney. In 2023, the Tigers earned commitments from wide receiver James Madison II and cornerback Cameron Keys. In 2024, the team earned a commitment from wide receiver Jayvan Boggs.
Forney announced his decision through an X post in the afternoon on July 4.
The 5’11 safety joins three-star linebacker Keenan Harris as the second defensive pieces so far In the 2026 recruiting class.