Mizzou seeks to replace key defensive ends for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Mizzou’s defensive end group faces significant changes ahead of the 2026 season. The departure of Zion Young and Damon Wilson II, both impactful players in 2025, leaves the team searching for new contributors. Darris Smith, returning from an injury, is expected to lead the unit. Other notable players include Langdon Kitchen and Daedan Hopkins, who are set to take on larger roles. Mizzou will also welcome several new players, including Jaden Jones and Kamauryn Morgan, aiming to bolster their pass rush as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Zion Young and Damon Wilson II have left for the NFL and Miami, respectively.
- •Darris Smith returns as the most productive pass rusher from last season.
- •Langdon Kitchen and Daedan Hopkins are expected to step up alongside Smith.
- •Newcomers Jaden Jones and Kamauryn Morgan add depth to the defensive line.
- •The team aims to maintain defensive strength despite significant player departures.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Mizzou Football Preview: Meet Your Defensive Ends
"Mizzou’s edge room loses a lot of production, but has a lot to prove.
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