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Deepest on defense? Here’s how Missouri football’s safeties shape up heading into fall camp
Who will make the All-SEC Team Defense?
Who will make the All-SEC Team Defense?
Of all the position rooms on the Missouri football defense, the safeties return the most production and experience.
The Tigers’ lone significant loss was in JC Carlies, who was a fifth-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts, where he looks set to transition to linebacker. Beyond that, the Tigers return some intriguing pieces.
That’s a good spot for new defensive coordinator Corey Batoon, who also will coach the safeties for the Tigers. It’s also a rare one for Missouri, which lost 10 starters or key role players on defense to either the NFL Draft or to eligibility over the offseason.
Here is how Missouri’s safeties room looks heading into fall camp. Every scholarship player and any notable walk-on is mentioned:
The options for Missouri football at safety
Starters: Daylan Carnell, jr.; Joseph Charleston, sr.; Marvin Burks, so.
Reserves: Sidney Williams Sr., sr.; Tre’Vez Johnson, sr.; Phillip Roche, so.; Trajen Greco, fr.; Caleb Flagg, jr.; Austyn Dendy, fr.; Jackson Hancock, fr.
Daylan Carnell will start at the star safety role, a hybrid safety/linebacker position that looks like it will carry over from the scheme set in place by former defensive coordinator Blake Baker.
Behind him in the secondary, Joseph Charleston looks set to resume his role at free safety, while sophomore Marvin Burks Jr. will take over for Carlies at strong safety.
The Tigers have three versatile and proven backups behind that trio, too. Sidney Williams Sr. and Tre’Vez Johnson, transfers out of Florida and Florida State, respectively, ahead of the 2023 campaign, were strong backups last year. Roche flashed great potential backing up Carnell at the star in his freshman year.
Caleb Flagg, a walk-on out of Houston Christian and the brother of new MU linebacker Corey Flagg, was one of the surprising names to emerge out of spring camp, drawing praise from the coaches for his on-ball ability.
Four-star prospect Trajen Greco looks set to rep at safety for Mizzou, as will three-star recruits Austyn Dendy and Jackson Hancock.
The upside
Charleston has been a tried-and-tested talent over two seasons with Missouri since transferring from Clemson two years ago. Burks showed he has as high a ceiling as perhaps anyone on this Mizzou defense in his rookie year.
But the player to perhaps be most excited about is Daylan Carnell, who has just got better and better each year in his time with Mizzou.
He was a force when he was brought up to blitz in the Cotton Bowl, hounding Ohio State’s quarterbacks from kickoff to triple-zeros, finishing that game with a sack and three QB hurries. Against Tennessee, Carnell showed off a good eye, taking an interception back to the house in the fourth quarter to really put the final nail in the Vols’ coffin. It was his second pick-six in as many seasons.
If he takes another step forward, he could very well be Missouri’s defensive MVP this season. There aren’t any glaring weaknesses in his game, and his strengths have just gotten better and better as he’s progressed.
One question or concern
Batoon, like Blake Baker before him, will coach the safeties this season. The question facing this group is how he’ll want them to act. Will he bring Charleston and Burks into blitz as often as Baker did Charleston and Carlies? What kind of coverages will this unit be adept at defending? How will its relationship with a new-look pairing at cornerback look?
This is a talented group, but the details are still to be ironed out as to their role in the greater scheme of the defense.
The good news for the Tigers is that this is about as talented and deep a room as they have on defense, at least heading into the preseason. Between Carnell, Charleston, Williams and Johnson, there’s a lot of high-level experience on display, which should mitigate most concerns.
Breakout candidate
Phillip Roche had a promising freshman season, particularly impressing as a hybrid linebacker against Kentucky with a sack and a forced fumble.
Now, behind who may be the standout member of this defense in Carnell, he could be primed for a jump forward.
It would be a similar progression as Carnell, who started his career backing up Martez Manuel at the position in 2022. Roche has taken his chances in the lineup so far. His progression into his sophomore season makes for some intrigue.
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BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo. (KCTV) – A head-on collision on Highway 71 killed 3 people and seriously injured a 4th, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
State Troopers say the crash happened around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, near the intersection of Highway 71 and 170th St. – about a mile and a half north of Burlington Junction.
Investigators say a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 59-year-old woman from Carthage, Texas, was heading north on the highway when it crossed the centerline.
The Chevrolet struck a southbound 2026 Ford Explorer head-on, according to MSHP. Both vehicles caught fire and came to rest in the southbound lane.
State Troopers note that the crash killed the Texas driver, a 67-year-old woman from Harlan, Iowa and a 76-year-old woman from Rockwell City, Iowa.
The Ford’s driver – a 72-year-old man from Rockwell City – was airlifted to Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with serious injuries, according to first responders.
Troopers say all four people involved were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 9, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 9 drawing
15-41-46-47-56, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 4-0-0
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 0-1-4
Evening Wild: 2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 9 drawing
Midday: 4-8-3-6
Midday Wild: 0
Evening: 5-4-2-2
Evening Wild: 3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 9 drawing
Early Bird: 06
Morning: 09
Matinee: 01
Prime Time: 15
Night Owl: 01
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 9 drawing
06-08-18-21-35
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 9 drawing
06-27-58-61-65, Powerball: 14
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Homicide detectives in Kansas City, Missouri, were called to the scene of a deadly shooting Saturday morning.
Just before 7 a.m. Saturday, police received a reported shooting call near E. 4th Street and Holmes Street.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male in the street who had been shot.
Paramedics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
A police spokesperson said detectives believe the victim had an interaction with one or more suspects in a vehicle when one of the suspects opened fire, striking the victim.
The spokesperson said the incident happened in an area with several apartment residences – detectives are interviewing potential witnesses for additional information.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
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