The Columbia, South Carolina, native will play out his redshirt senior season in Columbia, Missouri. Rumor on the 247 board today is that Trajan Jeffcoat may have enrolled at Arkansas. Trajan Jeffcoat is a slow-burn pass rusher that doesnt stand out in any particular way. Mizzou will continue to start sophomore Jatorian Hansford, with junior Tre Williams coming off the bench when he is healthy. Defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat, a former All-SEC selection at Missouri, announced Sunday night that he will transfer to Arkansas. Jeffcoat missed the first four games of the season with a sprained elbow. re: Trajan Jeffcoat tranfers to Arkansas Posted on 1/23/23 at 2:54 pm to TheCheshireHog. Jeffcoat was selected in the first round (23rd overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Just to get my mind together,just focused on this injury. No reason has been given for Jeffcoat's departure from the team. On January 28, 2008, Jeffcoat was hired to join Kevin Sumlin's staff at the University of Houston as the defensive line assistant coach. Trajan Jeffcoat, DE, Missouri Transfer. But on Saturday, it was announced Jeffcoat was gone. Drinkwitz first reached out to Jeffcoat during the summer of 2020 about rejoining the team, and the process of getting back in shape to play didn't take long, Jeffcoat said. Latest on Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The Tigers lost three defensive ends over the offseason. The proof is in the snap counts. Trajan Jeffcoat is a power rusher that features heavy hands and good length that enables him to compromise the width of the pocket. Jeffcoat's sack total ranked second in the SEC and was the most by a Missouridefensive end since Charles Harris recorded ninein 2016. The Razorbacks will host Jeffcoat's former team, Missouri, on Nov. 25 in the regular-season finale. According to the On3 transfer portal site, some of the edge rushers still available are Rick DAbreu (6-2 257) of East Carolina, Eyobi Okie (6-5 245) of Michigan, who has already transferred four times, and Quin Williams (6-2 240) of Georgia Southern. In between the coin flip and kickoff of the Tigers' 42-10 dismantling of Troy on Oct. 5, 2019, Missouri's media relations staff handed out a release to reporters in the press box about Jeffcoat's status with the team. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Jeffcoat left via free agency in 1995, after playing 12 seasons and never missing a game with the Cowboys. He was most recently an assistant football coach for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL. Put yourself in an offensive coordinators shoes. Records for Eric Jeffcoat. In each of his three seasons for the Tigers, he has increased production beginning freshman year. Jeffcoat is slow off the ball and he needs to play faster to assert himself and dictate the action with more consistency. The former Missouri defensive lineman entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports, including Max Olson of The Athletic. Subscribe (for free) to the Gamecock Central YouTube page! With Jordan Burch transferring to Oregon, South Read more on thestate.com SEC USC South Carolina Missouri Tigers College Sports It was the first concrete update in over a month for the 6-foot-4, 276-pounddefensive lineman, who was described as day-to-day after dislocating his elbow in the last update from former head coach Barry Odom. "I was excited at that point, just ready to get back with the family. He collected 95 tackles, four sacks, four pass deflections, and forced two fumbles during his senior season, where he earned All-Pac-10, honorable-mention to the All-American Associated Press, United Press International and Sporting News teams. MONDAY JANUARY 16 UPDATE ON TRANSFER EDGE TARGET TRAJAN JEFFCOAT A former All-SEC first-team selection in 2020 at Missouri, Jeffcoat is an Irmo native who entered the NCAA transfer portal on January 8. He was a backup defensive end as a rookie. Mizzou football wide receiver Keke Chism ready to steer fellow pass-catchers in right direction, Mizzou football's Martez Manuel assumes captaincy on path of greater learning in hometown, How every Mizzou football coach in the past 100 years fared in their second season, Tulsa defensive back transfers Akayleb Evans, Allie Green reunite on Mizzou football team, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Arkansas opens next season at home against Western Carolina on Sept. 2. His repertoire of pass rushing moves and effort, allowed him to remain an effective player through the 1994 season, while playing mostly on passing situations. In 2015, he was named to the Pac-12 Conferences All-Century team as one of the five defensive ends. The first was less than two weeks before the beginning of the 2020 regular season, where Drinkwitz told his team of Jeffcoat's imminent return and inclusion in practice, without him present. "But also I always talk to my teammates as well because I wanted to be a motivating factor to them. He recorded just 4 tackles, one assist, while adding 5 stops. Jeffcoat has been on the field for 100 snaps against the pass this season, according to Pro Football Focus. Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman and his staff have done it again in the transfer portal, this time adding to defensive line coach Deke Adams' group with a transfer commitment from former Missouri defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat. 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Jeffcoat hadn't missed a beat despite his time away. [10] In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced that it would be cancelling the rest of the season. In January 2013, he joined the University of Colorado Buffaloes as the defensive line coach, following the recently hired MacIntyre. After his retirement in 1997, he spent seven seasons (19982005) as the Cowboys' defensive ends assistant coach. His production earned him first-team All-SEC honors. Jeffcoat was a three-star recruit coming out of high school according to 247sports.com in 2018. Starting defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat, who has 11 sacks across the past two seasons, announced Thursday he will return in 2022. Editor's Picks DMCA and other copyright information. FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas has landed former Missouri defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat who will have one year to play. 12/10 Georgia (12/12) one sack, three tackles and four quarterback hurries vs. No. So the Tigers arent forcing opponents into obvious third down situations, and opponents arent passing against the defense because they dont need to. For more of the Tribune's preseason coverage, purchase adigital subscription. That's how special of a person he is and how much he meant to the locker room. Thats part of the explanation for Jeffcoats drop in production, but its not the only one. 2022 (Redshirt Senior): Saw action in all 13 games this season, making 11 starts, has appeared for the Tigers 48 times in his career finished the regular season with 21 total tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss and a sack made three tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss at Auburn (9/24) had three tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and a sack . The source, like other sources media have contacted, did not know the reason why the transfer to USC was blocked. After high school, Jeffcoat joined Missouri. After Saturdays win, coach Barry Odom was asked about Jeffcoat and he had no further comment. "Coach Drinkwitz reached out to me and I was excited," Jeffcoat said. And thats what were watching on Saturdays. Re: Look Who Portalled! Follow on, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. Will Anderson, Christopher Allen, and Azeez Ojulari were all clearly better Jeffcoat, but were considered Edge/OLB in their defenses, not a DE. Recruiting Reset: Whit Hafer is Mizzous first commit in he 2024 class. Arkansas lands DE Trajan Jeffcoat. 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Recruiting Scoop - Jeffcoat intel and more The latest Gamecock football recruiting scoop, including intel on EDGE transfer Trajan Jeffcoat and more. 2021 (Redshirt Junior): SEC Academic Honor Roll Week 12 SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week .. started all 13 games on the defensive line with 34 tackles, 23 of which were solo stops racked up 10 tackles for loss for 56 yards 3.5 sacks went for 37 yards tied for the team lead with four QB hurries made 3.5 TFL against Florida (11/20) forced a fumble in the season opener against Central Michigan (9/4) and recovered a fumble against South Carolina (11/13). Missouri announced last October that Trajan Jeffcoat was no longer a member of the Tigers football team. If passed, the bill would prohibit most abortions in . In 2021, with an NFL future seemingly on the horizon, his production slipped to 10 tackles for a loss and 3.5 sacks. More: Mizzou football's Martez Manuel assumes captaincy on path of greater learning in hometown. New Missouridefensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who was hired in January, wasn't surprised by Jeffcoat's production last season, even after learning about his story. Jeffcoat, who was expected to be a starter this season, went down on the first day of fall camp on Aug. 2 with a sprained elbow. What happened? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The South Carolina Gamecocks have been hoping to bring Missouri transfer EDGE Trajan Jeffcoat back home. Youve probably grown sick of reading those words by now. Last season, he finished with 21 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack. That seems to be the mindset. FreePeopleSearch.io found this report on the person you were searching. The 6-foot-4 and 269 pounder is from Columbia, South Carolina (Irmo). The first was Bolton and the second was linebacker/defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat. "You can tell when he got back on the field, he kind of put everything out there," Missouri defensive tackle Kobie Whiteside said of Jeffcoat. He's one of the top, premier defensive ends in the league,and hopefully with the potential to be able to play at the next level.". With two of these players already officially gone, the importance of the other returning has increased exponentially. Pros: Trajan Jeffcoat is a power rusher that features heavy hands and good length that enables him to compromise the width of the pocket. In 1985, he was second on the team with 12 sacks and in the top ten among league leaders. More: Mizzou football wide receiver Keke Chism ready to steer fellow pass-catchers in right direction, "I think it wasgood forhim mentally," Reggie Kennedy, Jeffcoat's high school coach, said of Jeffcoat's time away from the Missouri program. He is one of two Tigers who are no longer on the team. The Mizzou D-Line should look the same without Jeffcoat as he hasnt played this season, but the Tigers are losing a potential starter who may have lifted their pass rush for the rest of the season. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. MONDAY JANUARY 16 UPDATE ON TRANSFER EDGE TARGET TRAJAN JEFFCOAT. "He was such as popular guy on the team. Jeffcoat left the Tigers in October of last year. But it doesnt tell the entire story of whats gone wrong for Missouris defense. Trajan Jeffcoat, a 3-year starter and All-SEC selection in 2020, has reversed course and updated his plans for the 2023 season. He had narrowed it to South Carolina and Arkansas once he entered the transfer portal. His most memorable game was against the Washington Redskins on November 10, 1985, when he tallied 11 tackles and sacked quarterback Joe Theismann a franchise record 5 times, tying Bob Lillys 19-year-old mark. This past season, he appeared in all 13 games for the Tigers, and made 21 tackles and 1 sack. Explaining the disappearance of Trajan Jeffcoat. Jeffcoat is up and down with his assertiveness to run to the football. His best season came in 1989, when he finished with a career-high 100 tackles, a career-high 42 quarterback pressures, 11.5 sacks (led team and top 12 among league leaders) and a career-high three fumble recoveries. Click Here To Find Out How To Test. Isaiah McGuire and DJ Coleman declared for the NFL Draft while Trajan Jeffcoat transferred to Arkansas.. McGuire and Jeffcoat had been mainstays in the starting lineup for the last year and a half to two years with the former racking up 39 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and a pair of fumbles in 2022. He is a flashy run defender that has the power and contact balance to squeeze gaps and fight pressure with pressure. Trajan Jeffcoat had an extra degree of satisfaction when he held the Mayor's Cup trophy Saturday night following Missouri's 31-28 win over South Carolina. Dawkins only played 29 snaps in the first 3 games of the season before getting hurt. Tradeable picks in the Mock Draft Machine. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Jeffcoat's strong faith also leads him to 2021, where he believes even bigger things are in store. GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Trajan Jeffcoat #15 of the Missouri Tigers attempts to tackle Kyle Trask #11 of the Florida Gators during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. This is all I can say," Jeffcoat said. Without him, the Tigers still have starters Chris Turner and Jatorian Hansford as well as primary backups Tre Williams, Franklin Agbasimere and Isaiah McGuire to man the defensive end spot. Former Missouri defensive coordinator Ryan Walters described the scene in detail where it was revealed Jeffcoat had rejoined the Tigers. Transgender related bills sweep discussion in Arkansas 20 hours ago . Jeffcoat has a thick and sturdy frame to complement his power style of play. He finished with 698 tackles, 94.5 sacks and 149 quarterback pressures. It was only 5 days ago that Jeffcoat said he would return to the Tigers in 2023. Moments before Saturdays kickoff, the Mizzou football team announced one player was no longer a part of the team. Missouris defensive linemen seeing the most snaps are Trajan Jeffcoat, Isaiah McGuire, Chris Turner, Akial Byers and Kobie Whiteside. Another EDGE player has also entered the transfer portal, Hot Rod Fitten. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). "It was God, long prayers, great teammates God blessed me to be around, a lot of great coaches, great teammates tomotivate me to come back and just have thatseason, and God allowed me that.". Jeffcoat is up and down with his assertiveness to run to the football. 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