Senior Playmakers to Watch in Missouri
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Missouri has great depth on the offensive side of the ball in its 2024 class. There are so many offensive skill players in the state it is easy for prospects to go overlooked. I have identified several prospects who have…
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Continue ReadingMissouri has great depth on the offensive side of the ball in its 2024 class. There are so many offensive skill players in the state it is easy for prospects to go overlooked. I have identified several prospects who have gone underrated throughout high school for a variety of reasons. Below, I explain why these five specific seniors are set to shoot up recruiting boards this fall.
Anthony Greco
Anthony Greco
Anthony Greco is a talented two-sport athlete out of Grain Valley, Missouri. Anthony holds offers from Benedictine and William Jewell College. He also has been invited to junior days at Central Missouri, Upper Iowa, and Augustana. Watch for more schools in the region to offer Anthony before 2024 gets here.
Anthony shows good strength and top speed beating press man coverage to create vertical separation. Next level playmaking ability gets displayed when Anthony uses quickness or power to escape defenders in the open field. Good adjustment ability and body control shows when Anthony has to extend outside his frame to make off target catches near the sidelines. Good balance and strength show running through arm tackles near the sidelines and staying upright to get in the endzone.
Bryce Page Bryce Page 6’5″ | 220 lbs | WR Kearney | 2024 State MO caught the attention of Prep Redzone most recently at an Augustana camp. The talented playmaker out of Kearney holds five separate offers between NAIA and division two schools. Expect Bryce to receive more offers in the region and become a coveted receiving prospect before 2024 gets here.
Bryce shows good length and athleticism extending over defenders to grab contested jump balls in the endzone. Good lateral quickness gets displayed when Bryce beats press defenders with speed, while his next level burst allows him to gain separation once he has gotten off the line of scrimmage. Good strength shows consistently completing contested catches, while Bryce’s toughness and balance gets displayed running through traffic for big gains after catching well-covered balls underneath.
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Jayden Maggert Jayden Maggert 5’11” | 205 lbs | RB Saint Paul Lutheran | 2024 MO is one of the most dominant playmakers in 8-man football. Jayden has competed at a couple showcases and also visited Benedictine College. Watch for Jayden to receive his first offer and become one of Missouri’s most coveted 8-man football prospects this fall.
Jayden’s next level power shows flattening defenders with a stiff arm, while toughness shows barreling through defenders near the goal line for touchdowns. Good vision and acceleration gets displayed when Jayden creates positive yardage by changing course behind a disrupted line of scrimmage. Balance, quick feet, and a good hesitation move allow Jayden to evade tacklers with quickness in the open field.
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Shaun Campbell
Shaun Campbell
Shaun Campbell is a versatile three-sport athlete out of Kickapoo High School. The talented pass catcher is bound to compete for a number one receiver spot at the next level. Shaun holds five separate offers with Washburn and Missouri Southern State offering him a scholarship just last month. Lindenwood has also offered Shaun, so keep an eye on the Kickapoo playmaker to have more D1 offers come in before graduation gets here.
Shaun’s length and next level athleticism shows extending overhead at the catchpoint; Size, separation ability, and strong hands highlight Shaun’s redzone mismatch potential in college. Good top speed shows returning kicks for touchdowns after going untouched through traffic. Vision and elusiveness shown as a punt returner adds value to Shaun’s playmaking ability at the next level.
Trey Christian
Trey Christian
Trey Christian is one of several talented skill players out of Kickapoo High School. Trey holds offers from Evangel, Central Missouri, and Midamerica Nazarene. Trey has been lighting up camps this summer and surely has established himself as a playmaker on more coaches’ radar. Watch for more schools in the region to offer Trey before his senior season ends.
Trey shows good length, athleticism, and tracking ability elevating over defenders to catch contested vertical throws. Next level burst shows taking well covered underneath throws through traffic and downfield into the endzone. Trey shows quick feet and a fluid change of direction at the top of routes, highlighting his separation ability when creating space versus man defenders. Toughness and strong hands shows getting smacked across the middle in key third and long situations.