Jaxson Gates is a young, athletic Mizzou corner with real upside
In the 2026 season, freshman CB Jaxson Gates has appeared in Missouri’s opener and recorded 1 tackle, signaling a developmental role rather than an instant-impact one. He arrived as a four-star defender known for elite speed, cover skills, and track-time juice, and Missouri’s staff clearly values his ball skills and ceiling. Gates also brings the kind of long-term outside-corner profile teams covet: rangy, competitive, and still growing into his frame. If you want a high-upside DB who can be molded into a press-man weapon, he’s worth your attention.
