Toriano Pride Jr. is a cornerback and NFL Draft prospect who played college football for the Missouri Tigers football after beginning his collegiate career with the Clemson Tigers football. A native of East St. Louis, Illinois, Pride attended East St. Louis Senior High School where he developed into one of the top defensive backs in the country. He was rated as a four star recruit and a top 100 overall player in the 2022 recruiting class before committing to Clemson over several major programs. Pride played two seasons with Clemson and appeared in multiple games in the secondary before transferring to Missouri, where he became a key contributor in the Tigers’ defensive backfield.
Standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 188 pounds, Pride developed into a productive cornerback during his time at Missouri while facing SEC competition. Over his college career he appeared in more than 40 games and recorded over 80 total tackles, five interceptions, and multiple pass breakups. He intercepted four passes during his two seasons with Missouri, returning one for a touchdown in each of the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Known for his speed, man coverage ability, and physical play on the outside, Pride entered the 2026 NFL Draft as an experienced defensive back with the athletic traits and competitive play style that have drawn interest from NFL scouts
