Up Next: 2024 D1 Watch List

JP Rock February 28, 2023 @ 09:38 PM

There have already been a large number of D1 offers extended to players in the state of Missouri. Here is a look at one more player who recently picked up his first offer, and a few others that I feel will be among those to join that list at some point.     Darius Jones | 5'10" 185 | RB/Slot | Ft. Zumwalt West | Versatile weapon running the ball, catching the ball and on special teams. Can play running back or slot equally well. Great vision, feet and cutting ability to go with breakaway speed and juke quickness. Tremendous hands and ability to run after the catch. Homerun threat in the open field. Good blocker as well. Uses his skills and athleticism equally as well on special teams. Legit 4.5 forty speed, 10'4" broad jump and 35" vertical at the Elite combine in 2022. Had 937 yards and 10 scores while not being the main focus of the offense.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='254477' first='Brody' last='Smith'] | 6'5" 280 | OL | Jefferson City | Big, athletic offensive tackle and 3-year starter for the Jays. Good feet and quickness. Runs well and shows good pass pro and physical run block skills. Has really good upside and his best football is ahead of him on the next level. Good strength and puts the work in the weight room. Could play multiple positions along the O-Line. Has also played on the defensive side of the ball. Has made visits to Mizzou, Kansas State, and just picked up his first offer from Missouri State last week.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='126227' first='Ezra' last='Peterson'] | 6'1" 230 | ATH | North Kansas City | One of the top athletes in the Missouri 2024 class. Can play multiple positions on offense at running back, tight end, fullback/H-back or switch sides and play LB or DE. Had a super impressive performance at the 2021 Elite combine with a 4.7 forty, 37" vertical and 9'5" broad jump at 225lbs. Lives big in the weight room and constantly increases his PRs. Missed the first part of the season with injury but came back strong. Is poised for a big summer and senior season.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Aiden Crews | 6'1" 190 | S | Eureka | Another big-time athlete is safety prospect Crews. Good speed, quickness and especially cover ability and skills as a playmaker. Also physical against the run and likes to hit. Locks down opponents and had 41 tackles one pick and a fumble recovery as a junior. Can cover a lot of ground. Is running track this spring after being a standout with Boom 7v7 last spring.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='172592' first='Ryan' last='Mitchell'] | 6'3" 290 | Marquette | One of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2024 class. A big, powerful blocker with good punch who has good feet and quick kick step in pass pro. Tenacious battler who uses his hands very well. Can play either guard or center. Trains with the same OL coach and play that helped develop Colorado commit [player_tooltip player_id='126253' first='Talan' last='Chandler'], and he exhibits some similar size, style and traits.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='185385' first='Jacorey' last='Love'] | 5'11" 180 | RB/Slot |Center | Love is also a very dangerous weapon along the same order of Darius Jones in that he can beat you on the ground, threw the air or on special teams. Great quickness and speed with the ability to make you miss and take it to the house on any play. Jacorey racked up over 1,400 yard and 25 touchdowns averaging 10.5 yards per carry while also hauling in 231 yards and 4 more scores for over 23 yards per catch. A complete football player who also blocks when he doesn't have the ball in his hands. He'' be a four year varsity starter and contributor.

There have already been a large number of D1 offers extended to players in the state of Missouri. Here is a look at one more player who recently picked up his first offer, and a few others that I feel will be among those to join that list at some point.