December 5, 2025
The Missouri Tigers have locked in a key addition to their 2026 recruiting class, officially landing the commitment of Carter Stewart, a standout safety from Pearland, Texas. Stewart’s pledge gives the class even more momentum, reinforcing Mizzou’s upward recruiting trajectory under head coach Eli Drinkwitz.
🏈 Player Profile & Background
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Name: Carter Stewart
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Hometown / High School: Pearland, Texas — Shadow Creek High School
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Position: Safety
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Height / Weight: 6′1″, 170 lbs
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Recruiting Rank: Three‑star safety
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Offers Considered: Stewart weighed offers from schools including Utah (his previous commitment), Arizona State, Baylor, SMU, and Michigan State before choosing Missouri.
🔄 The Flip from Utah to Missouri
Stewart initially committed to the Utah Utes back in June 2025. After making an official visit to Missouri for the Tigers’ game against Alabama in Columbia, Stewart reconsidered — and in October 2025, he flipped his commitment to the Tigers, posting on social media “Something to prove… Go Tigers!!”
That decision was a recruiting win for Mizzou’s staff, as Stewart became the 17th commit in the 2026 class and only the second safety taken by Missouri this cycle (joining three‑star safety Tony Forney Jr.).
🧩 What Stewart Adds to the Class
Stewart’s arrival strengthens a Tigers class that already showed promise — especially along the lines of scrimmage and skill positions. His size, versatility, and coverage ability make him a potentially immediate asset in the defensive backfield, which the coaching staff has been working to upgrade.
With Stewart’s commitment, Missouri’s 2026 class climbs in credibility and national standing, reinforcing the program’s message to future recruits: the Tigers are serious about building depth and competitiveness on both sides of the ball.
🔭 What’s Next for Mizzou
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Missouri will continue to monitor late signing adjustments, but Stewart’s addition gives the staff a recruiting boost heading into 2027.
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The Tigers still appear interested in adding more defensive backs or other defensive‑front pieces to round out the class.
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Stewart — along with the rest of the class — will now prepare for spring practice, where newcomers will aim to earn their roles early.
