Mizzou football lands 3-star safety commit

Jabarri Lofton is the first defensive player from the Class of 2027 to join the Tigers

Mar. 8, 2026 at 3:34am

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The University of Missouri football team has secured a commitment from 3-star safety Jabarri Lofton for their Class of 2027 recruiting class. Lofton is the first defensive player from that class to pledge to the Tigers.

Why it matters

Recruiting top high school talent is crucial for Mizzou as they look to build a competitive football program in the SEC. Landing an early commitment from a 3-star safety like Lofton helps strengthen their defensive unit for the future.

The details

Jabarri Lofton, a 6'1" 195-pound safety from Raytown, Missouri, chose Mizzou over offers from several other Division I programs. He is considered a 3-star recruit by major recruiting services and is ranked as one of the top safety prospects in the state.

  • Lofton committed to Mizzou on March 7, 2026.

The players

Jabarri Lofton

A 3-star safety recruit from Raytown, Missouri who committed to play football at the University of Missouri starting in 2027.

University of Missouri

The public research university located in Columbia, Missouri that fields the Tigers football team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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What’s next

Lofton will continue his high school career before officially joining the Mizzou football program in 2027.

The takeaway

Mizzou's early commitment from Jabarri Lofton is an encouraging sign as the Tigers look to build depth and talent on the defensive side of the ball for the future.