COMMIT ALERT: Three-Star Safety D’Montae Tims Commits to Mizzou After Eye-Opening Campus Visit
In a major win for the Missouri Tigers, three-star safety D’Montae Tims has officially announced his commitment to the University of Missouri, capping off what insiders are calling a “perfect visit” to Columbia earlier this week. The decision marks a pivotal addition to Mizzou’s 2025 recruiting class and signals that head coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff are continuing to build serious momentum on the recruiting trail.
Tims, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound defensive back out of Cedar Grove High School in Georgia, is ranked as a top-50 safety nationally and had garnered attention from a slew of Power Five programs including Ole Miss, Louisville, and Mississippi State. But it was his recent trip to Columbia that ultimately sealed the deal.
“It just felt like home,” Tims said in his commitment announcement on social media. “From the coaching staff to the facilities to the way the players embraced me—it was everything I was looking for in a program. I believe in what they’re building at Mizzou, and I want to be a part of it.”
Sources close to the recruitment say Tims was particularly impressed with Mizzou’s revamped defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Corey Batoon. The Tigers are actively seeking physical, high-IQ safeties who can cover sideline to sideline—and Tims fits that mold perfectly. His junior year film showcases his versatility, football instincts, and fearless tackling, which made him an immediate priority for the Tigers’ coaching staff.
Beyond the X’s and O’s, what truly stood out to Tims and his family was the program’s culture and player development approach. The Mizzou staff reportedly rolled out the red carpet during his visit, giving Tims a full tour of the football complex, academic center, and locker room, followed by face time with current players who shared their experiences on and off the field.
“They didn’t just talk about football,” said Tims’ father, Derrick. “They talked about life after football. They showed us the real meaning of being a ‘student-athlete.’ As a parent, that meant everything to me.”
Tims becomes the latest addition to what’s shaping up to be a solid recruiting class for Mizzou, who are working hard to build on their recent success in the SEC. His commitment adds depth and versatility to a secondary that is looking to reload with young talent.
What’s next for Tims? He’s locked in on finishing his high school career strong, and he plans to early enroll at Missouri this coming January to get a head start on the playbook and strength program.
For Missouri fans, this commitment is more than just a win on paper—it’s a statement that the Tigers are serious about competing at the highest level, and they’re doing it with young, hungry talent ready to make a difference.
With D’Montae Tims now in black and gold, the roar from Columbia is only getting louder.
