In a surprise move on Monday afternoon, four-star high school running back Kingston Miles decommitted from Auburn University and instead chose to come play for his hometown Missouri Tigers. Miles had originally committed to Auburn on the first of June after taking an official visit three days prior.
It was a move that left Mizzou football fans in semi-heartbreak as they were looking forward to an instant replacement at the position, as superstar junior Ahmad Hardy is set to enter the 2027 NFL Draft as a projected first-round pick. Hardy is coming off a season in which he ran for 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns. However, it was odd that just days after Miles said he would play at Auburn he took two seperate visits to the University of Missouri, along with visits to Kansas State and Alabama.
Supposedly, after more thought and a desire to play close to home (St. Louis), Miles swiftly decommitted and joined a different Tigers squad led by head coach Eliah Drinkwitz. Mizzou football has a 29-10 record over the past three seasons and has become a respected force in the SEC. The 17-year-old Miles still has one more year of high school to complete as a St. Mary South Side Dragon.
Drinkwitz lands instant Ahmad Hardy replacement for 2027 season and beyond
Miles, without a doubt, has the potential to reach the five-star level if his senior season is as good as his junior campaign was. He ran for just under 2,100 yards and 26 scores on only 265 attempts (7.9 yards per carry, while also recording another 236 yards in the air on just 12 catches and a TD. The 6'0", 195 lb Miles also showed off his versatility, playing a little bit of defense as well, as he totaled 62 tackles, 10 TFL (tackles for loss), one sack, and a fumble recovery.
If there's one thing about Miles' game that should not be questioned, it's his next-level speed. He was a multi-sport athlete before fully focusing on football. And in the Spring of 2025, Miles ran an 11.36- second 100-yard sprint and a 23.38-second 200-yard dash.
As Drinkwitz is still in the recruiting process for the 2027 season, with the 2026 season still in front of him, Miles may just be the first big domino to fall, as more and more top-level athletes flock toward Missouri. The opportunity to play for a coach who has turned this program around for the better, and who is beginning to produce more and more NFL talent by the year, is as exciting as it gets for any player trying to reach the next level. And Kingston Miles recognized it.
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