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It’s been a busy month of recruiting in the Show-Me State this month. Here is a rundown of some of the happenings regarding offers players have received. Jackson Cantwell | Nixa |It doesn’t get any bigger then what happened this…
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Continue ReadingIt’s been a busy month of recruiting in the Show-Me State this month. Here is a rundown of some of the happenings regarding offers players have received.
Jackson Cantwell | Nixa |
It doesn’t get any bigger then what happened this past week for the 6’8″ 275 class of 2026 OT then to have back-to-back offers from the previous two National Championship teams of Alabama and Georgia. Jackson went to both schools for camp visits and was immediately offered following by the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs. For good measure he also picked up an offer from Michigan State this month as well.
Brandon Mason
Brandon
Mason
6'6" | 245 lbs | OL
Hazelwood Central | 2024
State
MO
| Hazelwood Central |
– The 6’6″ 230 DE landed his 14th and 15th offers from Southern Illinois and Tennessee-Martin. Mason has really elevated himself this spring and summer with his performances at camps and combines.
Aidan Crews
Aidan
Crews
6'1" | 195 lbs | DB
Eureka | 2024
State
MO
| Eureka |
– The speedy Safety prospect came off a great June camp season and recently picked up offers from Southern Illinois and Tennessee-Martin just as Mason did. Look for his offer list to continue to grow during the season.
Jason King
Jason
King
6'2" | 210 lbs | LB
De Smet | 2025
State
MO
| De Smet |
– King added to his growing offer list by just picking up his second SEC offer from the home team Missouri Tigers. The class of 2025 physical, big-time linebacker prospect is poised for a huge junior season.
Nick McClellan | De Smet |
-This class of 2026 6’1″ 170 QB/ATH landed his first D1 offer from SEC school Mizzou, which is a great way to get your recruitment started. The Tigers offered him as an athlete, but I have watched him play quarterback the last few years. Yes, Nick is the younger brother of Missouri WR target
Jeremiah McClellan
Jeremiah
McClellan
6'0" | 185 lbs | WR
CBC | 2024
State
MO
. There is a lot of chatter that the talented older McClellan may be close to announcing a verbal commitment to the in-state Tigers.
Antonio Strong
Antonio
Strong
5'11" | 175 lbs | DB
St. Mary's | 2025
State
MO
| St. Mary’s |
– The talented class of 2025 cornerback has had a great spring picking up multiple D1 offers. Strong kicked off the month of July with an SEC offer from the Tennessee Volunteers.
Ethan Venable
Ethan
Venable
6'1" | 215 lbs | ATH
Oakville | 2024
State
MO
s | Oakville |
-The under-recruited big-time 6’2″ 215lb athlete and LB/DE prospect landed his first D1 offer recently from Valparaiso. Some school is going to get very lucky when they land him. Venables is a great combo of speed and strength.
Tyrese Reid
Tyrese
Reid
6'5" | 240 lbs | DL
Webster Groves | 2024
State
MO
| Webster Groves |
-The rangy 6’5″250lb Reid added to his offer list with a recent offer from Tennessee-Martin. He had also released a Top 3 list of Southeast Missouri, Lindenwood and Northern Iowa. Expect more offers to continue to roll in during and after the 2023 season.
Keondrick Sherrod | Sikeston |
-The powerful 5’11” 210 RB added an offer from South Alabama.
Brody Smith
Brody
Smith
6'5" | 275 lbs | OL
Jefferson City | 2024
State
MO
| Jefferson City |
-Big Brody picked up an offer from Western Illinois. The 6’5″ 280 Smith is another player who will see his recruiting profile rise with a strong senior year.