#18

Essien Smith

QB · Missouri · Fr. · #18

Returning to Missouri for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Essien Smith

QB · Missouri · Fr · #18

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How he plays

2026 Outlook

Missouri

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Quarterback · Missouri

Returning around him

  • 20% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
  • 6 Missouri players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: +3 net (30 in / 27 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Missouri · Last season: 8-5 (AP #25) · Talent rank #22 · 2026 recruiting class #34

Heisman trajectory

Heisman futures · sportsbook market

#8 in market ▼ from #6 · 4 books

+10009.1% implied

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #1078

Final rank
#1106
Avg #1272.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #1078 this season.