Missouri’s top unsigned Class of 2021 football prospects
The Prep Redzone Class of 2021 rankings for the state of Missouri contain 247 prospects and, with National Signing Day now finished for another year, many of them have already committed and signed with college programs. But there are still…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Redzone Class of 2021 rankings for the state of Missouri contain 247 prospects and, with National Signing Day now finished for another year, many of them have already committed and signed with college programs.
But there are still a few of the top prospects on the list who have yet to make a decision on their college destination and are still looking around for a place to call home.
Here is a quick look at some of those prospects…
Cael Welker Cael Welker 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Jackson | 2021 State MO , QB, 6-0, 190, Jackson
Welker, the No. 16 prospect and No. 2 quarterback in his class, capped off his incredible high school career by leading Jackson to an undefeated season that included winning the Missouri Class 5 championship. The undersized but electric quarterback accounted for more than 3,000 total yards and 53 total touchdowns in 14 games.
Amar Johnson Amar Johnson 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Chaminade | 2021 State MO , RB, 5-11, 180, Chaminade
Johnson, the No. 17 prospect and third-ranked running back in the Class of 2021 rankings, signed with South Dakota State in December but in January he announced he was reopening his recruitment “due to unexpected events.”
The player of the year in the Metro Catholic Conference, Johnson has announced preferred walk-on opportunities at the University of Missouri (in early December) and Tulsa (in late January) but has not announced any new scholarship offers since his decommitment.
Johnson is one of the state’s most electrifying players, but it looks like he now has to wait to find the best opportunity at the next level.
Zac Willingham Zac Willingham 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Liberty | 2021 State MO , RB, 6-0, 205, Liberty North
Willingham is rated as the No. 31 prospect in the Class of 2021 and the fifth-best running back. He’s coming off a monster senior season in which he ran for 1,447 yards and scored 22 touchdowns.
Willingham reported Division I (Navy, Brown, Saint Thomas) and Division II scholarship offers on his Twitter account prior to his senior season.
Cooper Ezard Cooper Ezard 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Camdenton | 2021 State MO , WR, 6-2, 205, Camdenton
Ezard, rated as the No. 40 prospect and fifth-best wide receiver in the Class of 2021, finished his high school career with 208 receptions and more than 2,500 receiving yards.
Ezard was a problem for every defense he faced and, despite receiving increased attention every week, continued to produce at a high level that set him apart from his peers.
Riley Childs Riley Childs 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Nixa | 2021 State MO , S-OLB, 6-0, 190, Nixa
Childs checks in as the No. 42 prospect in the Class of 2021 and the eighth-best defensive back. He was a productive playmaker for Nixa, finishing his senior season with more than 100 total tackles and two interceptions.