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Tigers Lose Two Key Players to Transfer Portal
2 Jan
Summary
- Two Missouri Tigers players entered the transfer portal on Thursday.
- Cornerback Shamar McNeil and offensive lineman Keiton Jones are departing.
- The transfer portal window is open until January 16.
The Missouri Tigers football program is set to lose two promising young players to the transfer portal. Redshirt sophomore cornerback Shamar McNeil and freshman offensive lineman Keiton Jones officially entered the portal on Thursday, impacting the team's depth at critical positions.
McNeil saw limited action this season, playing just 27 snaps and recording one tackle. Jones, a member of the 2025 recruiting class, played only eight snaps. His recruitment saw significant interest, with offers from multiple Power Five programs.
The transfer portal window, which opened on Friday, will remain open until January 16. With these latest departures, the Tigers now count 19 official players entering the transfer portal this offseason, signaling a period of significant roster change.
