Minnesota transfer WR Kenric Lanier II signs with Missouri

Minnesota transfer junior wide receiver Kenric Lanier II has signed with Missouri out of the Transfer Portal , On3’s Pete Nakos reports. He was tabbed as the No. 1,878-ranked player (No. 269 WR) in  On3’s Transfer Portal Industry Rating .

Lanier II, who redshirted as a true freshman, hauled in four receptions for 96 yards across the past two seasons at Minnesota. He has played in 20 career games.

Prior to enrolling at  Minnesota, Lanier II was ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 667 overall player in the  2023 class , according to the Rivals Industry Rating. He was the No. 96 WR in his class and the No. 65 overall player from the state of Georgia, hailing from Decatur .

Missourihead coach Eli Drinkwitz just wrapped up his sixth season with the program. The Tigers underachieved slightly, winning just eight games. The program, however, has now won at least eight games in three straight seasons. This is Missouri‘s longest streak of eight-win seasons since it enjoyed six straight from 2006-2011.

To reward Drinkwitz for his success, Missouriextended the Norman native through the 2031 season. Across six seasons, Drink has led the Tigers to a 46-29 (26-24) record with a 2-3 bowl game record.

“Under his vision and leadership, Coach Drinkwitz has transformed the standard for MizzouFootball and united our entire program and fan base behind a clear pursuit of excellence,” athletics director  Laird Veatchsaid via a press release . “We’re thrilled he will continue leading our team into the future. This is an incredible time for our program: Our unprecedented 20-game home sellout streak speaks to our fans’ tremendous passion and commitment, while the Memorial Stadium Centennial Project reflects our growing and sustained investment in MizzouFootball.

“It’s also critically important that we continue providing Coach Drinkwitz with the resources necessary to build and develop championship rosters in the Southeastern Conference. This new contract reflects our commitment to further strengthening and enhancing those resources. Our ‘Will to Win’ is clear — we’re fully aligned behind Coach Drinkwitz and eager to keep building with him as he leads this program forward in the pursuit of championships.”

Lanier II marks Missouri‘s fourth receiver addition out of the portal. He joins Auburn ‘s Horatio Fields , Cincinnati ‘s Caleb Goodie , and Florida ‘s Naeshaun Montgomery .

Missouri’s Transfer Portal Additions

Kenric Lanier II is the 21st  Transfer Portal  addition for  Missouri.

• RS-Sr. OT Josh Atkins ( Arizona State )

• Fr. S JaDon Blair ( Notre Dame )

• Fr. CB Elijah Dotson ( Michigan )

• RS-Fr. RB Xai’Shaun Edwards ( Houston Christian)

• RS-Jr. QB Nick Evers ( UConn )

• RS-Sr. WR Horatio Fields ( Auburn )

• Sr. CB Jahlil Florence ( Oregon )

• RS-Fr. RB Va’aimalae Fonoti ( Montana )

• Jr. WR Caleb Goodie ( Cincinnati )

• RS-Sr. EDGE Jaden Jones ( Florida State )

• Fr. OT Will Kemna ( Kansas State )

• RS-So. WR Kenric Lanier II ( Minnesota )

• Sr. CB Sione Laulea ( Oregon)

• So. S Kensley Louidor-Faustin ( Auburn)

• Fr. WR Naeshaun Montgomery ( Florida )

• Fr. K Brunno Reus ( Florida State)

• RS-So. QB Austin Simmons ( Ole Miss )

• Fr. DL Donta Simpson ( Miami )

• RS-Jr. EDGE Cavan Tuley ( Houston )

• RS-Jr. LB Robert Woodyard Jr. ( Auburn)

• So. OT Luke Work ( Mississippi State )

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal  wire . 

The  On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account  and  Twitter account  are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.