COLUMBIA, Mo. — Add another in-state recruit to Eli Drinkwitz's recruiting hot streak.
verbally committed to Mizzou on Tuesday afternoon, becoming the third 2025 prospect from Missouri to decide to stay home.
Hopkins is listed at 6-foot-6, 210 pounds. He's listed as a four-star prospect by On3 and ESPN. Those services, along with 247ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, tab him as one of the five best recruits in the state.Â
He played on both sides of the ball for the Bearcats last season. As a wide receiver, he recorded 691 yards and 11 touchdowns last year. On defense, his managed nine sacks in 11 games, including three in one game.
MU now has seven prospects in its growing 2025 class, putting the program ahead of its usual pace when it comes to high school recruiting. Recruits can sign letters of intent to make their commitments official on Dec. 4.