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KNOXVILLE — South-Doyle High School senior football player Elijah Young has decommitted from Missouri.
Until things clear up and a new Head Coach is hired at Mizzou I’ve decided to open my recruitment back up.
Mizzou will remains at the top of my list and I couldn’t be more thankful for Coach Ford and his support! RESPECT MY DECISION‼️ AG2G‼️ pic.twitter.com/7KnYMlEsOq— Elijah Young ² (@elijahyoung52) December 5, 2019
The four-year starter for the Cherokees at running back, wide receiver and defensive back, announced his decision on Twitter.
He was recently named 2019 Class 5A Tennessee Titans Mr. Football, receiving the honor Monday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
Young re-opened his recruitment after Tigers’ coach Barry Odom was fired following a 6-6 season that saw Missouri break a five-game losing streak with a 24-14 victory over Arkansas on Friday, Nov. 30.
Missouri lost consecutive Southeastern Conference games to Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.
The Tigers also lost to Wyoming to open the 2019 campaign.
Young also has offers from several schools including Kentucky, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas.