Missouri’s defense will need to reinvent its secondary this spring, as the three starters from last season have moved on.
A New Chapter for the Secondary
The coaching staff has emphasized continuity by retaining players who already know coordinator Corey Batoon’s scheme, giving the unit a foundation to build upon.
Trajen Greco, Santana Banner and Elijah Dotson are expected to see increased snaps, while transfers such as Kensley Louidor‑Faustin bring proven starting experience from Auburn.
JaDon Blair, a Notre Dame transfer, arrives with a size that could reshape the safety group, and CJ Bass III is being watched as a potential ‘Star’ hybrid linebacker‑safety who could add versatility.
Integrating these pieces will not be without challenges; the staff must balance playing time, develop chemistry and decide how the hybrid role fits into the scheme.
If the blend clicks, Missouri could restore stability to a unit that lost key contributors, but the process will be closely watched throughout the SEC.