Mizzou Hosts Top 2027 WR Recruit for Junior Day Visit

Four-star wide receiver Lawrence Britt returns to Columbia as a priority target for the Tigers

Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:55pm

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The Missouri Tigers football program is making a strong push to land four-star wide receiver Lawrence Britt from Memphis Lausanne High School. Britt, ranked as the No. 118 overall prospect and No. 17 wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class, is back on Mizzou's campus this weekend for a junior day visit after previously visiting last spring and in the fall. The Tigers' coaching staff, led by head coach Eli Drinkwitz and wide receivers coach Jacob Peeler, have made Britt a priority recruit and have been in frequent contact with the blue-chip pass-catcher.

Why it matters

Securing a commitment from Britt would be a major recruiting win for Mizzou, as he is one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2027 class. Landing elite talent like Britt is crucial for the Tigers as they look to continue building their program and compete in the SEC.

The details

Britt has visited Columbia multiple times over the past year, developing a strong relationship with the Mizzou coaching staff. The staff made an in-person visit to Memphis on Friday to meet with Britt as well. Britt has cited Mizzou's honesty, plan for him in the offense, and the coaching staff's track record of developing players as reasons the Tigers are firmly in the mix for his commitment, along with factors like education, player development, and having great father figures as coaches.

  • Britt visited Columbia last spring.
  • Britt attended a Mizzou game in the fall.
  • Mizzou coaches visited Britt in Memphis on Friday.

The players

Lawrence Britt

A four-star wide receiver prospect from Memphis Lausanne High School, ranked as the No. 118 overall player and No. 17 wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class.

Eli Drinkwitz

The head football coach at the University of Missouri.

Jacob Peeler

The wide receivers coach at the University of Missouri.

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What they’re saying

“Missouri has been very truthful with me from the beginning. They have a plan for me in their offense. Mizzou has really amped up their recruitment as well. They're a great program that's building every year.”

— Lawrence Britt

“Coach Peeler has a great track record and pours into his guys. I'll get a chance to meet the new OC and talk to him about how I fit in their offense. Talking to all the coaches, they've made it known I'm a major priority.”

— Lawrence Britt

What’s next

Britt will continue evaluating Mizzou and other top programs as he works towards a decision, with factors like education, player development, and coaching relationships being key considerations.

The takeaway

Mizzou's aggressive pursuit of Lawrence Britt, one of the top wide receiver recruits in the 2027 class, demonstrates the program's commitment to landing elite talent and building a roster capable of competing in the SEC. Securing Britt's commitment would be a major recruiting victory for the Tigers.