By Sammy Stava | May 3, 2025, 11:36 a.m. CDT
Missouri football has secured another key piece for its 2025 roster, landing defensive lineman Bralen Henderson from Ohio via the transfer portal.
As reported by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, Henderson has committed to the Tigers, bringing four years of experience from his time with the Ohio Bobcats. He played a pivotal role during Ohio’s strong 2023 and 2024 seasons, which included consecutive 10-win campaigns and a MAC Championship.
The Pittsburgh native is expected to bolster Missouri’s defensive front. Though slightly undersized at 6-foot-
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According to Nathan Hurst’s recent Spring Portal Update, Mizzou had already expressed interest in Henderson, and he reportedly visited campus earlier this week. He enters the SEC with one year of eligibility remaining and had drawn attention from several major programs, including offers from Ole Miss, Miami, Cal, and Pitt.
Missouri is striving to finalize a top-tier transfer class, currently ranked No. 7 by 247Sports, No. 5 by Rivals, and No. 9 by On3.
Get to Know Bralen Henderson:
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Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
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High School: Central Catholic
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Position: Strongside Defensive End
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Height/Weight: 6’3, 255 lbs
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247Composite: 3-star (85 rating)
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On3: 3-star (87.00 rating)
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Rivals: 2-star (5.4 rating)
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Notable Transfer Offers: Ole Miss, Miami, Cal, Pitt
