Eli Drinkwitz has the recruiting operation at Missouri firing on all cylinders five years into his tenure. He took his program on a steep rise in on-field production over the last season and a half, and that climb into college football’s upper echelon continues to pay dividends on the recruiting trail, where the Tigers stand at No. 16 in the 2025 team rankings with their 17 commits — including five blue-chip prospects.

Not only is Missouri on pace to sign a tremendous class this winter, but year-over-year consistency on the trail has the Tigers stacking impressive hauls on top of each other. They stand at No. 19 in the 247Sports Team Talent Composite this season, which marks their highest ranking in program history.

“Under Eli Drinkwitz, it’s at a historic level right now,” PowerMizzou.com recruiting editor Sean Williams said on The 105. “The vibes are really good. Fans are really excited. Obviously Missouri is undefeated right now. They’re in the top 10. I think the measuring stick for them is getting into the College Football Playoff this year, and I think if they do that, things will continue to roll positively in the recruiting ranks for Missouri going forward.”