Flurry Of First D1 Offers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past week saw a flurry of first D1 offers being extended to around the state of Missouri as colleges begin heating up their recruitment of 2024 players now that signing day for 2023's is pretty much in the rearview mirror. Here is a look at some names to know that will see their recruitments continue to blow up over the rest of the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='126216' first='Zae' last='Jones'] | 5'8" 165 | WR/RB | Lafayette |</strong><br>Jones is a multiple use weapon on the football field. scoring 13 touchdowns and over 600 yards of total offense rushing and catching the ball. He also threw the ball for almost yards and had six more touchdowns passing. He also had 21 tackles and 2 picks on defense, and returned punts and kickoffs using his good speed and quickness to excel at that as well. Jones is light night quick and fast, making him a dangerous weapon with the ball in his hands. Northern Iowa agrees and was first to offer him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='282640' first='Garrett' last='Jackson'] | 6'5" 300 | OL | Lafayette |</strong><br>A massive offensive linemen with good feet and quickness at over 300 pounds, Jackson will continue to see schools come calling, He is a powerful run blocker and tenacious with his blocks. Missouri State saw this and offered following his junior day visit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='130183' first='Mason' last='Burke'] | 6'3" 260 | DL | Holt |</strong><br>Burke made the transition from running back to defensive line as a junior and excelled at the switch. Of course it didn't hurt that Mason outgrew running back getting up to 260 pounds. Although he still plays some running back with his athleticism. Murray State was first to pull the trigger with him last week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112397' first='James' last='Rexroat'] | 6'4" 215 | WR/TE | Republic |</strong><br>This tall athlete who can really run and displays great hands caught 17 passes for 387 yards and 5 touchdowns while averaging almost 23 yards per catch. A good athlete that could probably be listed as an ATH and play on either side of the ball in college. However, his size, speed and hands are the reason Missouri State offered on his junior day visit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dureon Dubose | 6'0" 175 | DB | CBC |</strong><br>A big junior season for Dubose led to his recent offer from Indiana State. Dereon has good size and can cover a lot of ground while providing good coverage and run support. He had 51 tackles in 2022. Look for more schools to enter the picture this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='322613' first='Allen' last='Brown'] | 6'1" 180 | DB | Eureka | </strong><br>Brown is tough, physical defensive back who can really cover. He was versatile for his Wildcats and also played receiver and ran the ball some for them in 2022 and had almost 500 yards total offense while scoring 3 touchdowns. But it's on defense where he shines and received honors following his 32 tackle 4 picks junior season. He also is a solid return man who had returned one for a score. This is why Northern Iowa was first to extend an offer following his junior day visit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->