The early signing period is still more than a week away, but Missouri has already picked up its biggest commitment. He is 6-foot-4, 305 lbs., and he will play in the Tigers’ bowl game.
His name is Terry Beckner Jr., and Missouri announced Dec. 1 that the junior defensive tackle would be staying for his senior year rather than enter the NFL Draft. Even after tearing ligaments in each of his knees his freshman and sophomore years, Beckner will postpone his pursuit of a career in professional football.
Beckner was not available to talk to reporters Sunday, after MU’s most recent bowl practice, but his teammates said the decision was unsurprising.