Mizzou gets cornerback help via the transfer portal with the addition of Washington State CB Stephen Hall.
The Missouri Tigers were in need of cornerback help this offseason. Eli Drinkwitz and the staff acquired that via the transfer portal on this Saturday.
Washington State transfer cornerback Stephen Hall has committed to Mizzou, per reports.
BREAKING: Washington State starting DB Stephen Hall has Committed to Missouri, he tells @on3sports
The 6’1 195 DB totaled 70 Tackles, 4 PD, 1 INT, & 1 TD (100 Yards) in his 2 seasons with the Cougars
1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/LPLGMf78al
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 4, 2025
Hall started his collegiate career at Northwest Mississippi Community College and was named to first team honors in the 2022. This past season at Washington State, Hall was named a team captain and started all 13 games with the Cougars.
In Washington State’s season opener vs Portland State, Hall had a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown. In a 37-16 win over Texas Tech in Week 2 of the season, Hall produced a career-high 11 tackles for the Cougars.
Hall is rated as a three-star in the transfer portal rankings and received offers from multiple power conference teams including home state teams Ole Miss and Mississippi State, but Missouri was able to win this recruiting battle over some SEC programs.
Hall will have one year of eligibility remaining.
Get to know: Stephen Hall
Hometown: Olive Branch, Mississippi
High School: Olive Branch High School
Position: Cornerback
Ht/Wt: 6’0, 195 lbs
247Composite Ranking: Three-Star, 85
On3 Ranking: Three-Star, 87.16
Rivals Ranking: Three-Star, 5.7
Total announced offers: 14
Offers to note: Ole Miss, Mississippi State, North Carolina, USC, Kansas State, Florida, West Virginia
Hall has the ability to make some big plays at the cornerback position. Let’s see what he can bring to Mizzou next season.
What they’re saying:
Mizzou picks up Washington State cornerback Stephen Hall from transfer portal https://t.co/03oahzeGq4
— Mizzou News (@UMizzouNews) January 4, 2025