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Gionni McBride
Returning to Missouri State for 2026
R-Jr. · North Kansas City, Mo. → North Kansas City High
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Gionni McBride
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Missouri State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Missouri State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +8 net (19 in / 11 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Missouri State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #129 · 2026 recruiting class #128
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #14383
Peaked at #14383 this season.
Background
Missouri State 2025: Played in 2 games as a true freshman to preserve his redshirt season ... Made his debut appearance in the road game at Kennesaw State (11/22/25) with 3 special teams plays ... Played on a pair of special teams plays in Xbox Bowl vs. Arkansas State (12/18/25). High School Was...