Preseason Preview: Jackson

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jackson Indians welcome a new head coach Ryan Nesbitt, who takes over after a very successful run at Troy Buchanan where he became that school's winningest coach in it's history. Coach Nesbitt will have a good group of returning players along with some talented newcomers and freshman to look for in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At quarterback, 6'3" senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810480' first='Adrian' last='Fox'] </strong>returns after throwing for 650 yards and 6 touchdowns in 8 games as a junior. The athletic Fox is one of the top QBs in the 2024 Missouri class. He can beat you with both his arms and legs, and he also ran for over 300 yards and 4 more touchdowns last season. Adrian has done a good job training in the offseason and displayed a strong, accurate arm when I have seen him. Look for a big season and some college interest to follow if he has the year I believe he will. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The run game will be led by freshman running back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1131009' first='Jaylon' last='Hampton']</strong> (5'7" 145) who Coach Nesbitt describes as a special player who will start from game one. Hampton looks to have quick feet, good speed, vision and change of direction ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big play junior receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='345120' first='Kai' last='Crowe']</strong> (6'1" 180) returns after having a very good offseason and showing his explosive athletic and pass catching ability at camps and combines. Crowe looks like he will be a reliable go to target for Fox in the passing game, and is a name to watch for colleges. Look for 6'4" senior <strong>Blayne Harris</strong> and and speedy junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='852326' first='Gavin' last='Alspaugh']</strong> (6'1" 180) to be a big part of the receiving corps. Freshman <strong>Evan Turley</strong> (5'7" 150 )will also see playing time this season. Senior <strong>David Wilburn</strong> will play TE.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offensive line will be led by senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='668867' first='Zane' last='Coon']</strong> (6'3" 300), who had a dominant junior year and was recruited by many schools before deciding to stay home and commit to Southeast Missouri. Coon is a powerful and skills offensive lineman, who can play anywhere along the OL. He excels equally with his run blocking as well as pass pro and is a good athlete. Juniors <strong>Grant Lindsley </strong>and <strong>Jesse Keller</strong> along with Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1585595' first='Brysen' last='Wessell']</strong> will join him as starters along the O-line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive line returns key players in seniors DE<strong> Hayden Wessell</strong> (6'0" 225), DE <strong>Trenton Rollet</strong> (6'3' 240), NG <strong>Reid Landers</strong> (6'0" 265) and <strong>Cole Foltz</strong> (6'1" 190) who will step up along the defensive front. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebacking corps will be led by senior returnees<strong> Fisher Stevens </strong>(5'8" 165 ) and <strong>Peyton Klund</strong> (5'7" 16 ). They will be joined by newcomers in junior<strong> Marcus Cutsinger </strong>(5'9" 196 ) and sophomore <strong>Boyd Langford</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Indians have some talented experience back at defensive back in speedy senior cornerback <strong>TJ Altenthal</strong> ( 6'0" 165), who ran a 4.7 laser forty at Lindenwood camp back in June, and talented safety<strong> Gavin Guilliams</strong>. Juniors<strong> Tyson Ford</strong> and <strong>Cole Geiser</strong> will join them, and watch for speedy freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1726896' first='Blayne' last='Reagan']</strong> (5'11" 165) to rotate at one of the corner spots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->