Maurice Jones Jr.
Freshman defensive end on Missouri State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 205 lb · Orlando, FL · Dr. Phillips High
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 1474 nationally · Signed with Missouri State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive end on Missouri State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Missouri State in 2026.
Maurice Jones Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Missouri State3-star out of Dr. Phillips
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Casey Woods
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Missouri State -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Eric Johnson went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Missouri State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive end · 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 #119 · 2026 recruiting class #131
Background
High School A highly-regarded linebacker and edge rusher, Jones was a standout for coach Rodney Wells at Dr. Phillips High in Orlando, Fla. ... Team captain saw limited time as a senior in 2025 due to an injury for a 9-4 team ... Had 54 tackles and 11.5 sacks his junior season for a 12-2 Panthers...
The defensive line · Missouri State
- #30Caden Wiest3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #11Tim Brantley Jr.1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #44Malachi Madison1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #92Joshua Lukusa0.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #59Maurice Jones Jr.no box-score line yet
13 more on the roster · Missouri State team page