Knox Kiffin, the three-star Class of 2028 quarterback and son of LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, was just confirmed to be on an official visit to Missouri football for their game against Florida in Columbia. This isn’t just a casual visit; it signals Mizzou is making some serious early moves for future talent, and the Tigers coaching staff pulled out all the stops to make an impression.
The Kiffin Visit: All Eyes on the Future QB
About an hour before the 2:30 p.m. kickoff in Columbia, multiple members of the Mizzou staff, including head coach Eli Drinkwitz and the quarterbacks coach, took time to briefly chat with Kiffin. The 2028 recruit was part of a sizable group of official visitors, but when Lane Kiffin’s son shows up, you know it’s a big deal. According to 247Sports, Kiffin is ranked as the No. 795 national recruit in his class and the No. 70-ranked quarterback. It’s wild to think about a Class of 2028 guy already making official visits, but that’s how aggressive recruiting is getting. It’s also pretty cool seeing Lane Kiffin’s legacy continue, considering his dad played quarterback at Fresno State from 1994-96 before he jumped into coaching.
Mizzou’s Recruiting Game Is Strong
Mizzou is clearly thinking ahead, not just with Knox Kiffin. They’ve already landed a serious talent in the Class of 2027 with four-star Omaha native Braylen Warren committing at quarterback. Plus, current Mizzou quarterbacks Matt Zollers and Gavin Sidwar are going to have eligibility remaining in the 2028 season. It means the Tigers are building a deep roster and not just settling for a quick fix. And it’s not just football where they’re making waves, either. The Tribune confirmed that Mizzou men’s basketball brought in a high-profile target for the same homecoming football game: four-star combo guard Devin Cleveland. Cleveland, a 6-foot-3 guard from La Porte, Indiana, is ranked as the No. 29 player in the Class of 2027, and he was visiting with current Mizzou commit Scottie Adkinson. With two commits already in the 2027 class, Adkinson and four-star power forward Cameron Barnes, landing Cleveland would likely round out their 2027 signing class.
It’s clear Mizzou is laying serious groundwork for their future, both on the gridiron and the hardwood. Watching how these early visits and commitments shape their rosters over the next few years is going to be incredibly interesting.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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