Missouri State football appears to be replacing an All-American punter with another one.
Bethune-Cookman transfer Anthony Frederique announced his commitment to the Bears on social media on Friday morning. He was named an HBCU College Football All-America Team Honorable mention selection last season.
Frederique should jump the line to replace Grant Burkett, who earned FCS All-American selections over the last three years. Burkett graduated after the 2024 season. Frederique will compete with former Logan-Rogersville standout Stewart McDonald for the starting role.
Frederique had one of the best punting seasons in Bethune-Cookman history, finishing one yard short of the program’s average yards per punt. He averaged 43 yards per boot with a long of 67. Twenty-one of his kicks were downed inside the 25, and 17 kicks went for 50 or more yards.
He will have one season of eligibility. He spent the first two years of his career at Troy.
Frederique is the fifth player to commit to Missouri State during the spring recruiting cycle.
Missouri State football spring transfer portal additions
- Jalen Brooks, LB, Campbell
- James Rexroat, TE, Arkansas State
- Grayson Cutchlow, EDGE, Mizzou
- Makhete Gueye, OL, Louisville
- Anthony Frederique, P, Bethune-Cookman
