Kansas City UC Report Camp: 2025 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I take a look at the impressive group of Missouri class of 2025 standout who attended last weekend's UC Report/ESPN camp in Kansas City. It was full of some players who already hold D1 offers along with some up and coming prospects that you will be hearing about more of this coming summer and 2023 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='299504' first='Carson' last='Boyd'] | Cardinal Ritter | QB |</strong><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":792733,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/UC-Rpeort-3-2023-04-16-037-3.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-792733" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carson showed up and showed why he already has multiple D1 offers from P5 schools. You won't find many young QBs his age who are as smooth and talented as he is. He shows great poise, mechanics and delivery on his passes and did so on the day. He's popular with receivers because he is on the money with his accuracy and ball placement and was at the UC Report camp despite 41 MPH wind gusts, showing he also has superior arm strength. After watching Boyd since he was in the 7th grade he continues to impress me with making his QB play seem effortless and automatic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285140' first='Dillon' last='Duff'] | De Smet |</strong> <strong>QB |</strong><br>The six-foot-two Duff isn't as well known yet or has any D1 offers yet, but that will likely change following his upcoming junior year. Duff was invited to the camp and showed that he belonged with his performance on the day. He's another smooth gunslinger with very good mechanics, footwork and technique who is well trained. He has a big arm and can make all the throws. He saw some time last year as a sophomore but will be the man for his Spartans in 2023 full-time and looks ready for a big season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":792735,"width":400,"height":441,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/UC-Rpeort-3-2023-04-16-005.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-792735" width="400" height="441" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1118443' first='Quade' last='Chatmon'] | Lee's Summit North |</strong> <strong>RB |</strong><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":792736,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/UC-Report-1-2023-04-15-304.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-792736" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'0" 195 Chatmon was impressive with his physical development, speed, quickness and overall performance on the day. He saw some limited action as a sophomore for the Broncos who had a loaded backfield but looks ready to step up and be a solid contributor along with returning standout [player_tooltip player_id='230439' first='Tanner' last='Howes']. Quade looked good in testing and drills. He looks like he has good hands and can catch the ball well. A name to watch for during the 2023 upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='179185' first='Corey' last='Simms'] | CBC | WR |</strong><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":792737,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/UC-Report-1-2023-04-15-325.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-792737" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The speedy Simms had a great day at the camp and looked exceptionally well in drills, one on one's and the gauntlet. Corey just keeps getting better and did a great job getting separation from defenders, getting open and making the catch on every play I watched of him. He uses his speed and quickness well and runs nice, crisp routes and makes a great target for quarterbacks to find and hit. He already has multiple D1 offers, including from home state Missouri, and will continue to blow up over the summer and upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mike Cunningham | De Smet | OL | </strong><br>The sophomore from St. Louis is going to be the next big-time O-Line recruit out of St. Louis over the next two years to come from training at Elite Football Academy under the tutelage of OL guru Jamie Pond, where and who also train OL MVP [player_tooltip player_id='126253' first='Talan' last='Chandler']. Cunningham is another technician in the trenches who also has above average athleticism and strength and was able to handle opposing defensive linemen well on the day. He moved very well in drills and testing besides taking care of business in the one on one battles I witnessed. He has started as a freshman on varsity for the Spartans and will anchor the OL again this year. Colleges need to recognize his talent sooner rather then later.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285166' first='Ka'Mori' last='Moore'] | Lee's Summit North | DT |</strong><br>Another sophomore trench warrior who first caught my attention as a freshman just continues to keep getting better and improving physically and with his skills. Moore has already had D1 colleges recognize his potential and extend offers to him, with Oklahoma being the latest just this weekend. He showed why with his great combination of strength and quickness to go along with good technique and a good motor that showed him battling to the finish against the top upperclassmen offensive linemen at the camp. He explodes well off the snap and has a quick first step for his size. Ka'Mori shows a very good understanding of the position and opposing offensive linemen for his young age. Combine that with his physicality and athleticism and it makes him a real problem up the middle for offenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285142' first='Jason' last='King'] | De Smet | LB |</strong><br>Another St. Louis product from a familiar high school in the are was the speedy King, who stood out in testing, drills and one on ones against running backs in coverage. Jason has the athleticm and size to play any of the linebacker positions and has room to continue to get bigger and keep his speed and athleticism. It was no surprise seeing him be among my top performers since I have watched him multiple times in games, combines and camps show his value that has numerous D1 schools already offering him. He still has a nice ceiling to reach and will be one of the more heavily recruited prospects in the state over the next two years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='669410' first='Antonio' last='Parker'] | Cardinal Ritter | CB | </strong><br>Parker is another sophomore at the camp who has already picked up multiple D1 offers and continues to have colleges showing interest weekly. He did a great job in all aspects of the camp but really shined in his one on ones against some of the top receiver prospect from against the Midwest. He is very athletic, has good hips, can turn and run and stay with his man using his speed to make plays. He showed why he was at the camp and why so many schools across the country have recognized his talents. He is another one who will only keep getting better over the next two year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OTHERS WHO STOOD OUT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285236' first='Nathan' last='Reynolds'] RB Harrisonville</strong> - Lightning quick and fast running back who did a nice job at everything at the camp. Also did a nice job getting open and catching the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Crey Burns WR Lee's Summit North</strong> - It seemed like every time I turned around and saw a receiver making and outstanding play I checked my roster and it was Burns. A talented sophomore to watch for with the Broncos in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='179189' first='Keylan' last='LaGrant']</strong> <strong>EDGE</strong> <strong>Lutheran St. Charles </strong>- One of the fastest and most athletic young defensive linemen at the camp. Tremendous quickness and speed off the edge that was a problem for offensive linemen and will continue to be in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='328601' first='Chase' last='Pearsall'] LB Lee's Summit North</strong> - Another heavily recruited sophomore who was at the camp. Chase just continues to look better all the time. He seems bigger, faster and more physically developed then when he started picking up offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285149' first='Karvon' last='Jefferson'] LB Lutheran North</strong> - One of the top safety prospects in the state during the 2022 season participated at linebacker and more then held his own. Athletic, good speed and extremely physical player with outstanding cover skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='188603' first='Mekhi' last='Mixon'] S Cardinal Ritter</strong> - Mekhi has been a top linebacker prospect the past two years and worked out with the DBs at safety in camp. He was impressive and did a great jobs in coverage in one on ones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->