Eliah Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers reportedly confirm stunning news addressing the Mizzous’ biggest problem
Alright, picture this: it’s a sunny Sunday morning, and you’ve just settled down with a cup of coffee, scrolling through social media when suddenly, boom! News breaks that Mizzou has made a big play in college football. So, what’s the scoop? Well, grab your favorite snack because this story is a good one.
So, Mizzou just beefed up its defense by adding Jalen Catalon, a safety from UNLV. Yeah, you heard that right, This kid isn’t just another name—he’s got some serious skills. When 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported on his commitment, my first thought was, “Wow, they really needed this!” And soon enough, On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed it, Jalen had officially signed with the Tigers. Can you imagine the excitement in the locker room?
Now, Catalon isn’t just any safety; he’s a three-star transfer, a former four-star recruit, mind you. Ranked as the No. 243 player and the 12th safety in the transfer portal, he’s got some serious street cred. Last season with UNLV, he was a beast! He clocked 96 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions (one of which he returned for a touchdown!), and even earned himself a spot as a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist. It’s like he was on a mission.
But let’s rewind a bit. This isn’t Jalen’s first rodeo; he originally signed with Arkansas back in 2019, coming all the way from Mansfield Legacy High School in Texas. He spent his freshman year redshirting, but when he hit the field in 2020, he was ready to show off. Playing 10 games and starting 9 of them, he racked up 99 tackles—seriously impressive!
Sadly, the injury bug hit him in 2022, but he didn’t let that keep him down for long. After a season at Texas, where he played in 8 games, he set his sights on Mizzou and decided to join the Tigers.
Here’s where it gets even more interesting, Jalen joins a safety room that’s already packed with talent. Mizzou’s got returning starters like Daylan Carnell and Marvin Burks Jr., plus a couple of newcomers from the transfer portal—Santana Banner and Mose Phillips. It’s practically a competition for those starting spots! Talk about a crowded house! But honestly, that kind of competition just makes the team stronger.
With just one season of eligibility left, Catalon is ready to make an impact. He should slide right into a starting role, bringing his experience and skills back to the SEC, where he started his journey. And let me tell you, the Tigers’ transfer class is shaping up nicely—it’s now at 15 commits and ranked No. 10 in the country according to 247Sports. Can you say “playoff potential”?
So, yeah, keep your eyes peeled for Jalen this season. With him on board, the Tigers just might stir things up in a big way.
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