Thanks to an off-field incident, Missouri’s defensive secondary will have a sizable on-field hole to fill.
In January, it was confirmed that Kaleb Prewett had been indefinitely suspended by Barry Odom for violating unspecified team rules. Six months later, the head coach confirmed at the SEC Media Days this week that the starting safety has been dismissed from his football program.
Just when the dismissal took place is unclear.
Not really a surprise, but coach Barry Odom confirms this afternoon that Kaleb Prewett is no longer with the MU football program.
— Daniel Jones (@daniel_m_jones) July 18, 2018
In February of 2016, and not long after he was arrested on an alcohol-related offense, it was confirmed that Prewett would be transferring from Kansas State; three months later, the starting defensive back for the Wildcats transferred to the Tigers. After sitting out the 2016 season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules, Prewett began 2017 as Mizzou’s starting strongside linebacker before starting the last seven games at safety.
Prewett was fourth on the Tigers in tackles this past season with 60. He was also credited with four tackles for loss and two pass breakups.