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Missouri is a virtual football-factory when it comes to developing quality defensive linemen.
For 10-straight seasons, Mizzou has had at least one of its defensive line players named as an all-conference selection. In recent years, the likes of Markus Golden, Kony Ealy, Aldon Smith, Justin Smith, Ziggy Hood, and a host of others have gone on to have big impacts on the next level.
It appears as if Terry Beckner, Jr. and Walter Brady are following suit.
NEWS: #Mizzou Football’s Beckner, Brady, Fatony Earn All-SEC Freshman Team Honors https://t.co/j1aNkGOY8O #MIZ pic.twitter.com/eKWGLVyPaF
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) December 10, 2015
Along with punter Corey Fatony, the trio were named to the All-SEC Freshman team.
All three started this year for the Tigers. Fatony set the school's single-season record for most punts (81). His punting average (42.9) also ranked him first among fellow freshman punters.
A much ballyhooed recruit, Beckner, Jr. didn't fail to disappoint. He was plagued at times with inconsistency, but also flashed the ability that makes him a potential beast for the next two-to-three seasons.
Brady was a revelation for the Tigers in '15. The Alabama native didn't come to Mizzou with much in the way of fanfare, but certainly made a name for himself by accruing 7.0 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss.
Look for Fatony, Beckner, Jr., and Brady to all be cornerstones of the program going forward into the future.
