The Florida native could be a favorite end zone target in the coming years.
Ask and you shall receive!
We’ve spent the past few weeks moaning and groaning about the lack of high school recruiting going on over at the Mizzou Football complex. And it seems that either Drinkwitz and his staff were listening or, more plausibly, they had no idea what we were saying and were just pounding away at the board per usual.
Whatever the case, it’s finally yielding results. On Saturday, Mizzou landed a commitment from four-star WR Jabari Brady of Pompano Beach, Florida. It was something of a surprise get from a recruit who’s been pegged as a Miami lean for a while. But the staff did enough to close the deal and now Mizzou is three-deep in blue chip recruits for the 2026 class.
Let’s look at what Mr. Brady will bring to Columbia in 2026.
Where He Fits: Brady is listed between 6’1.5” and 6’3” depending on which service you trust. Personally, I think he probably falls on the lower end of that spectrum. But you wouldn’t be able to tell by watching some of his tape, because he’s definitely got the game of an X receiver. He’s not overly fast, but he uses his strength and physicality to create separation and is good at high-pointing the ball, even when he’s facing CBs his size. He’s good at making space in crossing routes, though he doesn’t yet have the speed to make much happen with them. And while it’s hard to judge a kids hands on their highlight tape, he appears to have two solid mitts on him.
Assuming Brady is nearing or clearing 6’2”, he’ll fit nicely on the outside of Mizzou’s scheme. It’s been a minute since the Tigers had a bruiser on the outside, and Brady’s tape suggests he’ll try to win with physicality rather than agility.
When He’ll Play: It’s starting to feel like at least one receiver in each high school class gets a little bit of an extended look with the vets in the corps. And as of right now…
Brady’s the lone wolf!
Given his skillset, it would be surprising to me to see the staff give him a year to get acclimated to the physicality of the college game. But if he pops, he’ll have every opportunity to grab the outside spot and run with it in 2027.
What It All Means: Any time a blue-chipper signs up for your team, it’s a good thing. The 2026 class has been slow going thus far, but Drinkwitz has maintained a high standard for recruits he brings in. Brady clears that threshold and keeps the offense’s future bright.