STL sophomore standouts earn first offers
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As the calendar flips from January to February and Signing Day for the Class of 2021 approaches, more and more juniors and sophomores are starting to receive their first scholarship offers from college coaches. That has been the case recently…
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Continue ReadingAs the calendar flips from January to February and Signing Day for the Class of 2021 approaches, more and more juniors and sophomores are starting to receive their first scholarship offers from college coaches.
That has been the case recently for several St. Louis area sophomore standouts, prospects who will certainly be players to watch in their final two high school seasons.
Here’s a quick look at some of the recent offers…
Dakotah Mayo Dakotah Mayo 5'8" | 160 lbs | WR CBC | 2023 State MO , WR, 5-10, 160, CBC
Mayo, a wide receiver with explosive speed and quickness, received an offer from the University of Kansas on January 26.
A kick returner on the varsity as a freshman, Mayo became a bigger contributor as a sophomore and should have a breakout season in 2021 as a junior after CBC’s high-powered offense graduates three college-bound wide receivers Chevalier Brenson Chevalier Brenson 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR CBC | 2021 State MO (Ball State), Zach Hahn Zach Hahn 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR CBC | 2021 State MO (University of Missouri walk on) and Kenneth Hamilton Kenneth Hamilton 5'9" | 180 lbs | WR CBC | 2021 MO (Washington University). The Cadets return two of the area’s top 2021 quarterbacks – Patrick Heitert Patrick Heitert 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB CBC | 2022 State MO and Ayden Robinson-Wayne – and Mayo and 2023 standout Jeremiah McClellan figure to be difference-makers at wide receiver.
Mayo came on late in his sophomore season, including a breakout district playoff game against Marquette where he caught eight passes for 96 yards. For the season, Mayo recorded 16 catches for 179 yards and added a 95-yard touchdown on a kickoff return.
Mayo’s 2023 CBC teammate, lineman Tyler Gant Tyler Gant 6'3" | 280 lbs | DL CBC | 2023 State MO , is another Division I prospect to keep an eye on. The 6-foot-4, 270-pounder, who is also a high academic achiever, received his first offer, from Kansas, on December 11.
Jamond Mathis Jamond Mathis 6'4" | 205 lbs | DL Duchesne | 2023 State MO , DE, 6-4, 225, Duchesne
Mathis had a breakout campaign this fall and received his first scholarship offer from the University of Kentucky on January 26. His combination of size and production should make him an extremely popular prospect in the next few weeks as more schools get a look at him.
During his sophomore season, Mathis racked up 48 tackles, 15 sacks and five fumble recoveries in helping Duchesne to a 9-2 record. He also added 585 total yards (445 rushing, 140 receiving) and 11 touchdowns as a running back.
Mathis’ 2023 classmate and teammate, Antwon Haydenzz Antwon Haydenzz 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB East St. Louis | 2023 IL , is another standout sophomore to keep on the radar. The 6-3, 215-pound running back racked up 1,007 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 123 carries this fall and added 141 yards on nine receptions.
Christian Gray Christian Gray 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB De Smet | 2023 State MO , CB, 6-1, 175, De Smet
Gray is another in a recent run of Division I prospects for the Spartans and a part of a 2023 class that includes Division I prospects in tight end Mac Markway Mac Markway 6'4" | 250 lbs | TE De Smet | 2023 State MO and athlete Allen Mitchell Allen Mitchell 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Lutheran-St. Charles | 2023 State MO .
Gray, who was credited with just one tackle during De Smet’s shortened 2020 season, received an offer from Kansas State University on January 27.
His size and speed at the cornerback position will make him an attractive prospect.