Eli Drinkwitz and his staff have gone into the NCAA transfer portal to get some help up front. Mizzou landed a commitment from Eastern Michigan transfer offensive lineman Marcellus Johnson on Sunday.
Johnson shared the big news on social media.
Johnson spent the last 5 seasons at Eastern Michigan. He redshirted in 2018 and then played in 44 games over the next 4 seasons. The NCAA’s COVID-19 waiver for the 2020 season allows Johnson to return in 2023 for a sixth season, which he will use at Mizzou.
A graduate transfer, Johnson was recognized as a standout performer in 2022. Pro Football Network named Johnson to its All-MAC team, recognizing him as the conference’s Offensive Lineman of the Year. Johnson also received interest from Auburn, Illinois and Cal.
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Seems like a relatively great get, already feeling the positive vibes.
Never can have too many linemen, depth is usually necessary as the season goes on. Glad to have him.
Probably full up on O line schollies now. If Foster and Delgado are returning for a final year, Polgar should be onboard this year, we still have Tolison Membou and Richert who likely is a first year ready guy. With Ogar mending Mizzou has the ability to have a really decent O line, we now need the 5* QB and RB to complete the picture.
Checks all the boxes:
Good for him
Good for Mizzou
Ups his stock next year
Creates a leadership for him
Fills a leadership position for Mizzou
Etc, etc etc. I’ll be surprised if this is not a difference making handshake
The Oline has “leadership” if Foster and DelGado are back for a final year. I like that Johnson has good experience, always a bonus, but it’s not like this team has some talent already. The O line was used as an excuse for an underperforming QB far too much.