Mizzou Lands Commitment of 3-Star 2027 Safety Jabarri Lofton

The Missouri Tigers add a top local prospect to their 2027 recruiting class.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Missouri Tigers have landed a commitment from three-star safety Jabarri Lofton, a native of East St. Louis, Illinois, for their 2027 recruiting class. Lofton is the No. 707 player in the country and the No. 70 safety nationally according to 247Sports. He chose Mizzou over offers from Illinois, Kentucky, and Florida State.

Why it matters

The Tigers are building an impressive 2027 recruiting class, with Lofton joining three-star quarterback Braylen Warren. Mizzou is also targeting several other top prospects from the St. Louis and surrounding areas, aiming to keep top local talent in-state.

The details

Lofton, listed at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, recorded 66 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 1 interception for East St. Louis High School in 2025. He is considered an intriguing prospect due to his size, athleticism, and production. Lofton will take an official visit to Mizzou from June 5-7.

  • Lofton announced his commitment on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Lofton will take an official visit to Missouri from June 5-7, 2026.

The players

Jabarri Lofton

A three-star safety from East St. Louis, Illinois, who is the No. 707 player in the country and the No. 70 safety nationally according to 247Sports.

Braylen Warren

A three-star quarterback who is part of Mizzou's 2027 recruiting class and is actively recruiting other top prospects to join him in Columbia.

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What they’re saying

“Locked in. 100% committed to the University of Missouri.”

— Jabarri Lofton (Rivals)

What’s next

Lofton is expected to take official visits to Kansas State, Illinois, and Purdue in the coming months, though it's unclear if those visits will still happen now that he has committed to Missouri.

The takeaway

Mizzou is assembling an impressive 2027 recruiting class by keeping top local talent in-state, with the commitment of Jabarri Lofton adding to an already strong group that includes quarterback Braylen Warren. The Tigers are positioning themselves to be a force in the years to come.