Mizzou Football Adds Northern Illinois Defensive Lineman Mark Hensley

Hensley, a Missouri native, joins the Tigers after a productive sophomore season with the Huskies.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Mizzou Football has added defensive lineman Mark Hensley to the roster through the transfer portal. Hensley, a native of Labadie, Missouri, is coming off a strong sophomore season at Northern Illinois where he started all 12 games, recording 32 total tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, and 1 sack.

Why it matters

Mizzou has been very active in the transfer portal this offseason, adding 29 players so far. The addition of Hensley provides more depth and talent on the defensive line as the Tigers look to improve on a 6-6 season in 2025.

The details

Hensley, a product of Washington High School in Missouri, started all 12 games for Northern Illinois in 2025, recording a career-high 7 tackles in a win over Ball State. He finished the season with 32 total tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, and 1 sack.

  • Hensley played the 2025 season at Northern Illinois.
  • Hensley has committed to transfer to Mizzou for the upcoming 2026 season.

The players

Mark Hensley

A defensive lineman who is transferring from Northern Illinois to Mizzou.

Pete Thamel

An ESPN reporter who broke the news of Hensley's transfer to Mizzou.

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The takeaway

Mizzou continues to be active in the transfer portal, adding depth and talent to their roster as they look to improve on a 6-6 season in 2025. The addition of Hensley, a Missouri native, provides the Tigers with a productive defensive lineman who can contribute immediately.