In a busy offseason defined by roster turnover and aggressive portal shopping, Missouri continues to reload rather than rebuild. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff struck again landing another experienced SEC contributor to help reshape the Tigers’ offense—and adding defensive depth in the process.
Missouri dipped back into the transfer portal and came away with a proven playmaker, securing a commitment from former Ole Miss wide receiver. The addition gives the Tigers an experienced, productive target at a position that has seen heavy offseason turnover.
Lee arrives in Columbia after three seasons with the Rebels, where the Kennesaw, Georgia native appeared in 38 games and compiled 106 receptions for 1,623 yards and seven touchdowns. His breakout came in 2024, when he hauled in 57 passes for 874 yards and two scores, followed by another strong campaign in 2025 with 44 catches for 635 yards. With a consistent track record in the SEC, Lee is expected to step in and contribute immediately.
While Lee and Missouri’s recent quarterback transfer Austin Simmons didn’t share the field extensively at Ole Miss, their connection runs deep. The two arrived in Oxford together as part of the Rebels’ 2023 recruiting class and have maintained a close friendship ever since. Simmons is projected to be Missouri’s starting quarterback entering the 2026 season, giving the Tigers a built-in familiarity between passer and receiver.
Listed at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, Lee fits the profile of a versatile weapon who can be deployed quickly in Missouri’s revamped receiver rotation. Drinkwitz and his staff have made rebuilding the wide receiver room a priority after losing several key contributors from last season’s roster. Lee becomes the Tigers’ fifth wide receiver addition via the portal, joining Caleb Goodie (Cincinnati), Horatio Fields (Auburn), Naeshaun Montgomery (Florida), and Kenric Lanier II (Minnesota). He’ll also complement a young returning group led by sophomore Donovan Olugbode as Missouri reshapes its offense for 2026.
Missouri also addressed the defensive side of the ball by adding linebacker Bobby Washington Jr. from Miami. Washington spent three seasons with the Hurricanes, appearing in 14 games and recording seven tackles and half a sack, while redshirting one year. A former three-star prospect from Miami Palmetto High School, Washington will bring added depth and experience to the Tigers’ defense and will have two years of eligibility remaining as Missouri continues to build its new-look defense.