Over the last year, Top247 quarterback Drew Lock (Lee’s Summit, Mo./Lee’s Summit) has developed a close relationship with Tennessee offensive coordinator and quarterbacks’ coach Mike Bajakian. The 6-foot-5, 195-pound signal-caller admits he really enjoyed his visit there. But as he sat back and thought about his decision, he says something was missing that kept him from picking the Vols.

Missouri QB commit Drew Lock led the way at the Chicago Elite 11 Competition.

“I think home is a good word to use for Missouri,” Lock said. “It is two hours and 15 minutes away, and my dad and my granddad played there. One of the things that really hit me was thinking about possibly committing to a school other than Missouri. My parents and grandparents would obviously cheer for me, but I do not think they would cheer for the school as well. Going to Missouri, they would be cheering for me, but at the same time they would already want Missouri to win so bad.”

So Lock continued the family legacy by pulling the trigger for the in-state Tigers Wednesday evening, giving Missouri five commitments for the 2015 class, all on the offensive side of the ball.

“I could not be any happier to have committed to Missouri,” Lock said. “The coaches were ecstatic. I was the only pocket passer they went after in the 2015 class, so they were very excited that I pulled the trigger.”

According to Lock, the turning point was a month ago.

“I was sitting in class one day, my phone vibrated and it came up that Gary Pinkel had signed a contract extension,” Lock said. “That was a real big deal to me and what I wanted to see. I feel like I really relate to Missouri’s offense since we both operate out of the shotgun, and the relationship with the coaches has been great. The family atmosphere is there as well.”

Now Lock hopes he can be the turning point for two other in-state Top247 prospects.

“I wanted to get the recruiting going for Missouri,” Lock said. “I want to be a part of helping the school get guys on board, so hopefully this helps. I think it is evident that I should probably start working on Alex Ofodile. He would definitely be someone that is fun to throw to, as well as Hale Hentges. He is an animal. Those two would be the first two I try to go after. We are actually in a group message right now, and we talk about playing together everyday. I feel like after this goes public I can really start working them harder than I have been and I have a solid chance of possibly getting at least one of those guys.”

Looking ahead, Lock will arrive in Columbia, Miss. in 2015 to a Missouri team that currently has five scholarship quarterbacks listed on the roster, none of which are seniors this year. Lock, who threw for over 3000 yards and 35 touchdowns his junior season, is confident in his abilities and ready to come in and compete.

“I will have a better grasp of my chances of playing once I get down there, but I honestly feel like I could play early,” Lock said. “The quarterbacks they have are very very good, and I am going to have to bust my tail, but I definitely think I can get it done.”

Lock gives Missouri its fifth and highest-rated commitment for the 2015 class, as he is the No. 136 prospect in the country according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. He carries a 94 rating according to 247Sports, and is considered the No. 5 pro-style quarterback in the country by both the 247Sports Composite and 247Sports.