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Sound familiar? Kirkwood's Maclin commits to Mizzou

The Missouri football team has landed another commitment for its 2020 recruiting class and this one comes with a familiar bloodlines. Jairus Maclin, the cousin of former Mizzou All-American Jeremy Maclin, announced his verbal commitment to the Tigers on Thursday at Kirkwood High School, choosing MU over Arizona State and Indiana.

Maclin, known as Jay, caught 45 passes for 762 yards and scored nine touchdowns for the Pioneers as a junior last season. He also plays defensive back and punter but has been recruited to Mizzou to play receiver.

Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com, Maclin is ranked as the nation’s No.