US EditionThree-star Georgia safety Forney commits to MU football
BOONE COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUL 4 – Tony Forney Jr. chose Missouri over multiple major programs, becoming the 10th recruit in Mizzou's 2026 class and the second defensive player, boosting the team's SEC standing.
- On the Fourth of July weekend, Missouri football added three-star safety Tony Forney Jr. from Marietta, Georgia, over offers from Auburn, Georgia, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin.
- Forney committed after his June 6 official visit, feeling prioritized by Missouri staff and choosing over offers from Georgia, Auburn, Pitt, and Wisconsin.
- According to 247Sports, Forney is the No. 82 safety in the 2026 class, with 30 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2 interceptions, and a touchdown last season.
- Forney's commitment as the 10th player boosts Missouri’s 2026 class to 57rd nationally and 15th in the SEC, reflecting growing recruiting momentum.
- Missouri football's third consecutive Fourth of July pledge, adding a key defensive player, signifies recruiting momentum despite a slow start, boosting the class to ten commitments.
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Mizzou secures commitment from three-star safety
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MIzzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz packed some fireworks for his Fourth of July celebration, on Friday, as three-star safety Tony Forney Jr. pledged to the Tigers. Forney Jr. chose to come to Columbia over other offers from Georgia, Auburn, Pitt and Wisconsin. He is now the 10th prospect to join Drinkwitz's 2026 recruiting class and the second to come on the defensive side of the ball. With his Forney Jr.'s commitment, Mizz…
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