A former Missouri football player died in a shooting on Friday.
According to Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, former Missouri cornerback John Gibson was killed in Houston on Friday. Gibson played for the Tigers from 2013-16 and appeared in 49 games.
As several former teammates have posted on social media, former Mizzou cornerback John Gibson was killed on Friday in Houston. Gibson was a multi-year starter at MU. played in 49 games from 2013-16. Leaves behind four young children.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) December 12, 2022
In those four seasons, he racked up 86 total tackles (54 solo), five interceptions, 13 passes defended, and one fumble recovery.
Before he enrolled at Missouri, he graduated from Marshall High School and was a three-star prospect, per 247Sports.
He leaves behind four children that range in age from six months to five years.
Our thoughts are with Gibson’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.