Missouri football is living in rare air—and the NFL is paying close attention. With two star players projected as first-round picks in the 2025 draft, the Tigers are poised to make history and reassert themselves on the national stage. Defensive end Johnny Randolph and wide receiver Zaydon Marshall are the names every scout is circling. Randolph, a relentless edge rusher with a wingspan like a fighter jet, terrorized SEC quarterbacks last season and tested off the charts this spring. Meanwhile, Marshall—who clocked a 4.31 40 and posted 1,300 yards with 13 touchdowns—has been described as “SEC’s best-kept secret.”
Missouri hasn’t had multiple first-rounders in a single draft since 2009, but this year, the momentum is different. NFL GMs are reportedly lining up interviews, and ESPN mock drafts now consistently slot Randolph inside the top 10. Zaydon is projected to go between picks 15–25, with a huge upside. Fans in Columbia are already planning watch parties for draft night, with “Show Me the League” becoming the rallying cry. This moment isn’t just about the players—it’s a statement: Mizzou is no longer the underdog. They’re a pipeline now.
