Mississippi State OL Luke Work Transfers to Mizzou: A Versatile, 15-Lb Gainer Ready to Start
Luke Work is a high-intensity, versatile offensive lineman who just transferred from Mississippi State to Missouri for the 2026 season, bringing 22 career games and 14 starts with the Bulldogs [1]. His biggest differentiator is elite adaptability: he has logged snaps at left tackle, right tackle, left guard, and right guard, playing 488 total snaps across the entire line [2][4]. Physically, he added 15 pounds of muscle in the off-season to become a stronger, faster edge protector [7]. While his 2024 PFF blocking grade was 38.1 with four sacks allowed [2], his academic discipline (2024 & 2025 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll) and reliability (14 starts in two years) signal a mature, coachable fit [1][2]. Missouri's departure of two 2025 starters opens a prime path for Work to claim a tackle spot immediately, making him an ideal 'plug-and-play' starter for teams needing immediate depth and versatility on the edge [1].
