Missouri added another weapon to its 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday, when three-star wide receiver Charles Britton III announced his commitment to the Tigers.
Britton said the decision came down to the people around the program and the bond he built during the process.
"I chose Mizzou because of the relationships built," Britton noted of his decision. "I feel as if Coach (Jacob) Peeler is one of, if not, the best receivers coach in college football and I have strong faith in the people who recruited me."
He made it clear that Missouri stayed in the mix throughout his recruitment.
"I did a lot of cutting schools out, but there was never cutting out Mizzou. It was inevitable and I feel as if it was the perfect fit.
I trust and believe in Coach Drink (Eli Drinkwitz) and Coach (Chip) Lindsey. I'm excited to get down to CoMo in the winter and get started.
I'm 1,000-percent committed to the Missouri Tigers."
The 5-foot-11, 170-pound receiver visited Columbia twice before making his call. He was on campus for a spring practice in March and then returned for an official visit the weekend of June 5. That was the only official visit he took during the summer.
Missouri had to fend off several major programs for Britton, including Michigan, Miami and the in-state school, all three of which were in his Top 3. His offer sheet included more than 20 schools.
On the field, Britton put together a huge junior year, catching 53 passes for 981 yards and 14 touchdowns in just ten games.
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