Alex Patton quietly arose to a top cornerback target for Missouri.
The Class of 2027 defensive back visited the Tigers twice since he received his first Power Four offer from the Tigers in late October. Patton visited Missouri for the first time in November, filing into a sold-out visitor section for the Oklahoma game.
"I loved the atmosphere," Patton said. "It was amazing. I was my first going to a big college game. I like the fans, and I like the tradition."
Even with a packed contingent of prospective athletes, the Tigers made it a priority to get Patton a few minutes with cornerbacks coach Al Pogue. Patton liked Pogue's defensive schemes, while also crediting the staffer for keeping him entertained with his humor.
Patton returned for Junior Day on March 8 to watch a spring practice. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound corner improved on his zone coverage knowledge this past season and got to learn even more during his trip to Columbia.
"I like the film room," Patton said. "I like how the coaches are making it understandable. It was pretty easy."
The speedy cornerback totaled one interception, six pass deflections, 23 tackles and one blocked field goal during his sophomore season at Aledo (Tex.) High. Patton, who has received nine offers through his sophomore year, made his most recent unofficial visit April 5 to Duke.
2027 DB Alex Patton recaps first two visits to Mizzou
After making his first trip to Missouri for the Oklahoma game, Alex Patton returned for a spring practice.
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