
Missouri’s Defensive Shuffle: Replacing Carnell with Louidor‑Faustin
Missouri’s secondary loses veteran Daylan Carnell, but transfer Kensley Louidor‑Faustin brings SEC experience to fill the STAR position.
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Missouri’s secondary loses veteran Daylan Carnell, but transfer Kensley Louidor‑Faustin brings SEC experience to fill the STAR position.

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Braylon Ellison, a Boonville native with deep ties to the Missouri Tigers program, has pledged to the university as its sole Power 4 offer. Standing 6‑foot‑3 and weighing 284 pounds, he is projected to anchor the interior line. His high school career at Boonville, which included a run to the Class 3 State Playoff quarterfinals, showcased his versatility on both sides of the line. With a redshirt season slated for 2026, Ellison’s development trajectory points toward becoming a meaningful contributor by his third or fourth year, while the risk of leaving before a substantial role remains.