Missouri DE Smith injures knee, to miss out on season

Aug 14, 2024, 01:33 PM ET COLUMBIA, Mo.– Protective end Darris Smith will miss out on the season for No. 11 Missouri after harming his knee in practice, Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz stated Wednesday.Smith transferred to Missouri from SEC rival Georgia, where he appeared in 16 games over his very first 2 seasons. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound pass rusher was contending for a starting job with Michigan State transfer Zion Young.”We are devastated by the injury to Darris,”Drinkwitz said.

“He was having an exceptional camp and was poised to have an excellent year. We will support Darris in his healing and eagerly anticipate him returning stronger than in the past.”Editor’s Picks The Tigers return Johnny Walker Jr. at one defensive end spot, however they are attempting to replace all-SEC pass rusher Darius Robinson on the opposite side of the line. Joe Moore III and Georgia Tech transfer Eddie Kelly likewise remain in the mix for playing time.Smith did not redshirt while at Georgia, so he still will have two years of eligibility remaining.The Tigers open the season Aug. 29 versus Murray State.