Jarrell Harrison headed to Missouri

Citing a desire to “play on the big stage,” City College of San Francisco safety Jarrell Harrison today announced that he has decided to attend Missouri over UNLV.

Harrison, a former prep quarterback at Palo Verde High School, had signed with Mike Sanford’s Rebels out of high school but failed to qualify academically. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder eventually switched to safety in junior college where he was rated one of the best on the West Coast.

Harrison, appearing via phone on the ‘Talkin’ Sports With RT’ radio show on Fox Sports 920, said the fact the Tigers “are always on TV and play in a big-time conference” played a big role in his decision. He also said a big factor was the fact Missouri landed a commitment from friend and CCSF teammate, MLB Josh Tatum (6-0, 240), last week.

Tatum originally signed with USC out of Oakland’s McClymonds High School.