The Wright Call: Who I Think Should be Mizzou's Starting Right Tackle

Missouri’s projected starting right tackle, Josh Atkins, is expected to miss significant time after a setback to his lower-leg injury suffered in spring practice, according to SEC Media Days. Coach Eli Drinkwitz said the timeline has slipped from hopes of a midseason return, noting the issue worsened in early June and that Atkins won’t be as hopeful as originally planned for September or October. With the Arizona State transfer out, the Tigers will turn to other options at the position after hitting the portal for depth. The article’s author argues that Luke Work, a 6-foot-6, 315-pound junior from Mississippi State, is the most viable choice for Missouri’s Week 1 matchup against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.