Kenric Lanier II News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Golden Gophers | FOX Sports

Set to carve out backup slot reps Lanier is set to handle some snaps as a backup slot receiver for Missouri this fall, per the Columbia Daily Tribune.

Impact It's a crowded slot position for Missouri, with DeMarion Fowlkes and Shaun Terry both also vying for slot reps. Still, Lanier should manage to get on the field this fall, and build on the three catches for 79 yards he logged last season at Minnesota.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Missouri Lanier (undisclosed) has signed with Missouri, On3 reports.

Impact While part of Minnesota for several seasons, Lanier logged four receptions (on six targets) and 96 receiving yards. Yet, an SEC team recruited him. Lanier accepted the difficult challenge.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Lanier is entering the NCAA transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Lanier will enter the portal following three years with Minnesota. The 6-foot-1 receiver caught three passes for 79 scoreless yards for the Golden Gophers this year. He will retain two years of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 10 Lanier (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Lanier is a surprise addition to the Big Ten's availability report, which had never featured his name before, despite many games before Saturday. For 2025, he has three receptions and 79 receiving yards.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE