Brandon Hightower brings size, production, and a champion’s pedigree to Missouri State
In the 2025 season, Brandon Hightower arrived at Missouri State as a 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive lineman from South Oak Cliff, where he helped power a 12-1 state championship run with 47 tackles, 27 solo stops, and 3.0 tackles for loss. He was rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and signed in December 2025 before enrolling in January 2026. The fit is appealing: he has the frame, downhill toughness, and winning background coaches love, plus he’s already shown he can anchor a quality Texas program. One caveat: he did not see game action in his first Missouri State season.
