Overview
- On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported the commitment and Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz reposted it, serving as an informal confirmation.
- Woodyard posted 67 tackles, seven tackles for loss and two sacks in 2025 and earned Pro Football Focus first-team All-SEC honors.
- He has one year of eligibility remaining and delivered his top 2025 performance against Missouri with 11 tackles and four tackles for loss.
- The former Auburn starter visited Kentucky before an official trip to Columbia and had considered Texas, Baylor and Florida State.
- Missouri’s portal push also includes Oregon cornerback Jahlil Florence, Cincinnati wide receiver Caleb Goodie and Auburn safety Kensley Louidor-Faustin as the Tigers replace multiple defensive departures.