Missouri Commit Kingston Miles Will Play Both Ways as a Senior

What Happened

Missouri four-star 2027 running back commit Kingston Miles will play both ways for St. Louis St. Mary’s during his senior season. Miles, listed at 6-foot and 200 pounds, flipped his commitment from Auburn to Missouri in June. He rushed for 2,098 yards and 27 touchdowns on 265 carries last season, and recorded six tackles against Bradley Bourbonnais. St. Mary’s opens Aug. 28 against Elmhurst Immaculate Conception. Miles plans to attend Missouri’s games against Florida on Oct. 3, Texas on Nov. 7 and Oklahoma on Nov. 28. He’s also recruiting teammate Darrius Smiley, a 2028 offensive tackle. No official statement was included.

Why It Matters

• Playing linebacker adds defensive communication and contact demands to Miles’ senior workload, giving Missouri another view of how he handles two-way responsibility.
• The Florida, Texas and Oklahoma visits put Miles around three major home-game environments before he arrives in Columbia.
• Miles’ connection with Smiley gives Missouri another recruiting relationship to protect, with Smiley set to start at left tackle for St. Mary’s.

THE PATE STATE READ

Miles deserves credit for taking on the harder high-school task. Playing both ways asks for more than running the ball well; it asks him to communicate, tackle and recover between roles. The workload is the question, not the talent. His Aug. 28 opener against Elmhurst Immaculate Conception is the first clean checkpoint, with the linebacker snaps showing whether the added responsibility travels beyond practice.(Josh has not yet commented.)

What's Next

• Aug. 28: St. Mary’s opens its season against Elmhurst Immaculate Conception.
• Oct. 3: Miles plans to attend Missouri’s home game against Florida.
• Nov. 7 and Nov. 28: Miles plans to attend Missouri’s games against Texas and Oklahoma.