It maybe transfer portal season, but Eli Drinkwitz and the staff have added to their 2026 recruiting class via a high school commitment that has flipped his decision.
How about a St. Louis native that was originally committed to Iowa State? Jocques Felix — a three-star defensive lineman from Cardinal Ritter High School has announced his commitment to Missouri.
Felix’s power conference offers previously came from Iowa State, Kansas State, and Michigan State. He is coming off of a successful senior season at Cardinal Ritter High School which earned him a St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro selection.
Felix becomes the 20th commitment in Missouri’s 2026 recruiting class. More on Jocques Felix’s commitment is available over at RockM+.
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Hometown: St. Louis, MO
High School: Cardinal Ritter
Position: Defensive Lineman
Ht/Wt: 6’3, 275 lbs
247Composite Ranking: Three-Star, 0.8700
On3/Ranking: Three-Star, 86.17
Rivals Ranking: Three-Star, 86.17
Total announced offers: 13
Offers to note: Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan State

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