Mizzou Announces 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Athletics is proud to announce the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, a group of six outstanding individuals who have left a lasting legacy on Mizzou Athletics through achievement, leadership and service.

The 2026 inductees are:

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Nick Bolton, Football (2018-20)

Ashley Fleming, Softball (2009-12)

Andy Hill, Football (1980-84, 1996-2019)

Daniel Lewis, Wrestling (2016-19)

Drew Lock, Football (2015-18)

Nicki Webber Moore, Track and Field/Cross Country (1993-96)

These Tiger legends will be officially enshrined during a Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. The following day, they will be honored on the field during Mizzou football’s home game against Texas A&M at Memorial Stadium.

“This year’s Hall of Fame class honors competitors and leaders who elevated our programs, represented Mizzou with integrity and excellence and continue to reflect the values that define our department,” Mizzou Director of Athletics Laird Veatch said. “Their stories and accomplishments have strengthened our tradition and created meaningful legacies that inspire us all. We can’t wait to honor them and celebrate their legacy later this fall.”

The Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame features 268 Mizzou legends and four teams — including this year’s class — and was founded in 1990. Additional details on this year’s induction ceremony will be announced as they are finalized.

The Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame was made possible by the 1989 bequest of $100,000 from the estate of the late A.C. (Ace) and Mary Stotler. It is located on the Mizzou Arena concourse, after being housed in the Hearnes Center until the fall of 2004. The first class was enshrined in 1990, in conjunction with Mizzou’s observance of its 100th football season. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed upon a Mizzou student-athlete, coach or administrator.

2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Nick Bolton | Football (2018–20)

A two-time First Team All-SEC linebacker, Nick Bolton established himself as one of the nation’s premier defensive players during his three seasons at Missouri. Bolton led the conference in solo tackles in 2019 before pacing the Tigers again in 2020, earning Second Team All-America honors and finishing as a finalist for the Butkus Award. Selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, Bolton quickly became one of the NFL’s top young linebackers, helping the Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowl championships. His iconic 86-yard fumble return touchdown in Super Bowl LVII made him the first former Missouri player to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl.

Ashley Fleming | Softball (2009–12)

One of the most accomplished players in Missouri softball history, Ashley Fleming helped lead the Tigers to three consecutive Women’s College World Series appearances while earning three All-Big 12 selections and back-to-back NFCA Second Team All-America honors. A dynamic offensive force, Fleming was named Missouri’s MVP in 2012 after finishing her career among the program’s all-time leaders while helping the Tigers capture the 2011 Big 12 regular-season championship. Following graduation, she transitioned into coaching, leading McKendree University to its first NCAA Tournament appearance as head coach after assistant coaching stops at Central Methodist and Saint Louis University.

Andy Hill | Football Student-Athlete & Coach (1980–84; 1996–2019)

Few individuals have devoted more of their lives to Mizzou Football than Andy Hill. A former walk-on wide receiver who earned a scholarship as a Tiger, Hill returned to Columbia and became one of the longest-tenured assistant coaches in program history, serving 24 seasons under Larry Smith, Gary Pinkel and Barry Odom. During his coaching career, he mentored five All-Americans, helped develop seven of Missouri’s first eight 1,000-yard receivers and played an instrumental role in the Tigers’ rise to national prominence. Hill later joined the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff, winning two Super Bowl championships while coaching in four Super Bowls.

Drew Lock | Football (2015–18)

One of the most prolific quarterbacks in Mizzou history, Drew Lock rewrote the Tiger and Southeastern Conference record books during his four-year career. A First Team All-SEC selection in 2017, Lock led the nation with 44 touchdown passes while setting Mizzou and SEC single-season records in the category. He finished his career with 12,193 passing yards and 99 touchdown passes while leading the Tigers to consecutive bowl appearances. Selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, Lock has continued his professional career with the Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants, earning a Super Bowl championship with Seattle.

Daniel Lewis | Wrestling (2016–19)

Daniel Lewis cemented his place among the greatest wrestlers in Mizzou history by becoming just the 12th Tiger to earn four NCAA All-America honors. A four-time Mid-American Conference champion, Lewis compiled a remarkable 118-17 career record, ranking among the program’s all-time leaders in victories, winning percentage and falls. He capped his collegiate career by winning the 2019 Gorriaran Award, presented to the wrestler with the most falls at the NCAA Championships, after previously earning MAC Freshman of the Year honors and the conference’s Most Outstanding Wrestler award.

Nicki Webber Moore | Track & Field/Cross Country (1993–96)

A standout student-athlete and accomplished collegiate athletics leader, Dr. Nicki Webber Moore excelled on the track and in the classroom during her Mizzou career. A four-year captain, she helped lead the Tigers to three conference championships while qualifying twice for the NCAA Championships in the 800 meters, earning Academic All-Big 12 honors and setting school records in both the 800 meters and women’s pole vault. Following the completion of her doctorate in counseling psychology, Moore built one of the nation’s most respected careers in college athletics administration, serving in senior leadership roles at Oklahoma and North Carolina before becoming Director of Athletics at Colgate and now at Cornell University.