Three Interesting Decisions on the Week One Depth Chart — The Extra Point

Three small, notable placements on the Tigers depth chart heading into week one against Murray State.

From left, Missouri's Will Norris, Drey Norwood, Joshua Manning and Marquis Johnson celebrate after a play during a college football game at Faurot Field on Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. / © Abigail Landwehr/Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK

Missouri is now two days out from their week one matchup against the Murray State Racers, with the goal of starting their season with a win. The Tigers released a depth chart at the beginning of the week with no major surprises, but a few interesting decisions.

5-star freshman Williams Nwaneri is buried in the defensive end spot, behind Michigan State transfer Zion Young, Georgia Tech transfer Eddie Kelly and 4-star freshman Jaylen Brown. To go along with that, sophomore tight end Jordon Harris beat out last years TE2, Tyler Stephens.

Watch the video below as Missouri football reporter Michael Stamps breaks down some surprise changes on the Tigers' depth chart.

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The depth chart will more than likely fluctuate as the season progresses, but there were still a few surprising notes made clear.

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