Curtis Peagler

Position:
Offensive Line
Ht./Wt.:
6-4 / 338
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Demopolis, Ala.
High School:
Demopolis

2025: Has started nine games this season, while playing in 10 games … Has hauled in 28 receptions for 241 yards and a team-leading five touchdowns on the season … Ranks second on the squad in receptions (29) and is fifth in receiving yards (241) … His 10-career receiving touchdowns are tied for the fifth most by a tight end in program history … An integral part of the Tigers’ high-powered run game, Norfleet’s blocking skills have help MU rank ninth nationally in yards per game (227.5 YPG) … His prowess in the C-area has been key in Ahmad Hardy’s 1,403 rush yards. Central Arkansas: Caught a touchdown from quarterback Beau Pribula in the season opener, totaling three catches for nine yards and a score in the win. Kansas: Had a career day in the win over the rival Jayhawks, setting new career bests in receptions (7) and receiving yards (76) to go along with a pair of touchdowns … Marked the second two-touchdown game of the big tight end’s career. Louisiana: Brought in one reception for two yards in the win over the Ragin’ Cajuns. South Carolina: Hauled in three passes for 35 yards in the SEC opener against the Gamecocks, including a 25-yard reception. UMass: Tied his career-high seven catches … had 52 yards receiving and caught one touchdown. Alabama: Scored his fifth touchdown of the season on a 26-yard connection with Pribula on the game’s opening drive … finished with three receptions for 38 yards. Auburn: Caught two passes on four targets for nine yards with a long of 10 yards, which converted a first down. Vanderbilt: Caught one pass for four yards before leaving the game with an upper-body injury. Mississippi State: Returned to the starting lineup vs. the Bulldogs … Caught one pass for six yards … His blocking was key in the Tigers’ 326 rushing yards. Oklahoma: Caught two passes for 11 yards.

2024: SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll selection … saw action in three games against Murray State, Buffalo and Iowa … on the field for 36 snaps.

2023: SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll selection … did not see game action.

2022: Did not see game action.

PRIOR TO MIZZOU: Lettered four seasons at Demopolis under coach Brian Seymore … tabbed a three-star prospect by Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … rated as the No. 93 offensive linemen in the nation by 247Sports.com … charted as the No. 52 overall prospect in the state of Alabama by ESPN.com … helped the Tigers to a 35-14 overall ledger with four consecutive state playoff appearances, including a AHSAA Class 5A quarterfinal showing as a freshman … tabbed a 2021 Second Team Alabama 5A All-State selection and participated in the AHSAA North-South All-Star Game as a senior … also lettered in track & field with an emphasis in shot put and discus.

PERSONAL: Born May 16, 2003 … son of Kenyidia James … majoring in parks, recreation, sport and tourism.