Elite Football Combine: Missouri 2025 linebackers
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The Elite Football Combine is one of the top events in Missouri every year and this year’s event, held on March 12 at the Lou Fusz indoor facility in Earth City, did not disappoint. We will be taking a look…
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Continue ReadingThe Elite Football Combine is one of the top events in Missouri every year and this year’s event, held on March 12 at the Lou Fusz indoor facility in Earth City, did not disappoint.
We will be taking a look at some the top performers at the event divided by class year, positions and home state, and listed alphabetically. For more Combine coverage, please check out the links at the bottom of the page.
Joaquin Cerna Joaquin Cerna 5'8" | 170 lbs | LB Liberty (Wentzville) | 2025 MO , Liberty (Wentzville)
Cerna measured in a 5-7 3/4 and 171 pounds. He recorded a pro-agility time of 4.47 seconds, a broad jump of 7-8, a vertical leap of 20 inches and a powerball toss of 26 feet.
Jacob Grunwaldt Jacob Grunwaldt 5'8" | 205 lbs | LB CBC | 2025 State MO , CBC
We didn’t receive any measurements or testing numbers on Grunwaldt, who lists himself as 5-8 and 205 pounds on his Twitter account, but he’s a player we have seen previously and we like his potential.
Jason King Jason King 6'2" | 210 lbs | LB De Smet | 2025 State MO , De Smet
Prep Redzone had King ranked as one of the top linebackers in Missouri in the Class of 2025 before this Combine and he put together a strong day that showed he is worthy of that recognition.
King measured in at 5-11 1/2 and 196 pounds. He recorded a 4.99 40, 4.59 pro-agility, 31-4 powerball toss, 8-7 broad jump and 26-inch vertical leap. As he continues to develop and get faster and stronger, we expect to see King establish himself as one of the top linebackers in the Show-Me State.
Chase Pearsall Chase Pearsall 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Lee's Summit North | 2025 State MO , Lee’s Summit North
Measuring in at 6-0 1/2 and 194.8 pounds, Pearsall had a strong all-around day. He recorded a 4.99 40, a 4.85 pro-agility, a broad jump of 8-8, a vertical leap of 29 inches and a powerball toss of 30 feet.
Pearsall will definitely be a name to watch going forward for a talented Lee’s Summit North program.
Coleton Romaine Coleton Romaine 5'11" | 155 lbs | LB Hillsboro | 2025 State MO , Hillsboro
Romaine measured in at 5-11 and 156 pounds. He recorded a 4.21 pro-agility, 8-6 broad jump and 28-inch vertical to go along with a powerball toss of 28-7 and a 40-yard dash at 5.1.
Romaine will be a player to watch as he continues to develop and get faster and stronger.
Montrell Thornton Montrell Thornton 5'10" | 165 lbs | LB Hazelwood Central | 2025 MO , Hazelwood Central
Measuring in at 5-9 1/2 and 166 pounds, Thornton recorded a 4.31 pro-agility time, a 5.15 40 and a powerball toss of 32-4 to go along with a broad jump of 8 feet and vertical leap of 22 inches.
Elite Football Combine Coverage
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Class of 2025: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Defensive Backs