In a major blow to the Missouri Tigers’ 2025 recruiting class, four-star offensive tackle Lamont Rogers announced his decommitment from the program on Monday, less than 48 hours before the start of the early signing period. The 6-foot-7, 310-pound lineman from Mesquite, Texas had been the crown jewel of head coach Eli Drinkwitz’s upcoming class since verbally pledging to Mizzou back in July.
However, as the fall progressed and Rogers took multiple visits to SEC West rival Texas A&M, speculation mounted that the highly touted tackle could be wavering on his Tigers commitment. Those rumors were confirmed emphatically on Monday when Rogers took to social media to announce he was reopening his recruitment.
“After many thoughts, prayers and conversations with my family, I have decided to decommit from the University of Missouri. I’d like to thank the Missouri staff for the opportunity.”
– Lamont Rogers, via Twitter
Huge Loss for Tigers’ O-Line of the Future
With his rare combination of size, athleticism, and potential, Rogers is considered by many analysts to be a future NFL prospect at the offensive tackle position. He currently ranks as ESPN’s No. 7 OT and No. 24 overall prospect in the class of 2025.
Losing a player of Rogers’ caliber deals a significant setback to Coach Drinkwitz’s efforts to upgrade Mizzou’s talent in the trenches. The Tigers will now enter the early signing period with just one offensive lineman commit – three-star guard Keiwan Calloway.
Missouri’s 2025 Class Takes Major Hit
Rogers’ decommitment leaves Mizzou with just six commits in the ESPN 300 for the 2025 cycle. While the class still boasts top-100 quarterback Matt Zollers and a pair of four-star skill players, losing their highest-ranked pledge undoubtedly stings for a program looking to elevate its talent level in the rugged SEC.
There were some positive developments for the Tigers on Monday. The program secured a flip from four-star Kentucky RB commit Marquise Davis and three-star Pitt WR pledge DeMarion Fowlkes. But make no mistake – Rogers was the centerpiece of this class, and his loss will be felt in Columbia.
Where Does Rogers Go From Here?
With his decommitment, Rogers becomes ESPN’s third-highest ranked uncommitted prospect heading into the early signing period behind only five-star defenders Justus Terry and Jahkeem Stewart.
Texas A&M has long been viewed as the biggest threat to flip Rogers from Mizzou. The massive tackle took his fourth unofficial visit to College Station this past weekend, witnessing the Aggies’ season-ending loss to Texas alongside fellow blue-chip recruits like five-star OU commit Michael Fasusi and four-star WR Jerome Myles.
While Oklahoma and Texas will likely make their final pitches to Rogers as well, most recruiting analysts believe it’s the Aggies who are now firmly positioned in the driver’s seat. Head coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff will undoubtedly push hard to secure Rogers’ signature when the early period opens on Wednesday.
Final Thoughts
Lamont Rogers’ late change of heart is a tough pill to swallow for Missouri fans who were banking on the four-star tackle to be a cornerstone of their offensive line for years to come. While the Tigers still have a respectable class, losing a talent like Rogers at this late stage is a major disappointment.
As for where the coveted lineman ends up, Texas A&M appears to have the clear advantage heading into the final hours before prospects can put pen to paper. Pulling in a national top-25 caliber player at a high-value position like offensive tackle would be a huge coup for Jimbo Fisher’s squad.
The early signing period is often full of surprises, and Lamont Rogers is the latest example of how quickly fortunes can change on the recruiting trail. Missouri’s loss looks like it will be Texas A&M’s gain, as the Aggies are now poised to land one of the highest-ceiling offensive line prospects in the class of 2025.
