2026 Show-Me State Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am just starting to scratch the surface on Missouri's 2026 class. There are talented prospects all over the state set to shoot up recruiting boards this fall. Below, I highlight five of my favorite juniors-to-be in Missouri. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1104666"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1104666' first='Jayden' last='Noel'] is a talented two-way prospect out of St. Charles. He has attended camps in the past, but I would expect his defensive recruitment to seriously heat up this year. Jayden has the size, speed, and instincts to play anywhere in a collegiate secondary. Quick feet and good acceleration get displayed mirroring receivers in man coverage. Next level strength, length, and athleticism allow Jayden to adjust and rip interceptions away from receivers at the catchpoint.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1129811"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1129811' first='Joquez' last='Beck'] is set to be a rising prospect out of back-to-back state champion Cardinal Ritter. He received his first offer from Graceland University in January, and I would expect more to follow this spring. Joquez shows good long speed and physicality pursuing ball carriers in the open field. Good awareness, explosiveness, and a quick change of direction gets displayed when Joquez attacks underneath routes from a deep alignment. Good size, tackling ability, and effort on special teams helps Joquez's potential to get on the field sooner rather than later in college.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["284043"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='284043' first='Nick' last='McClellan'] is a rising, versatile prospect out of St. Louis. The state champion holds one offer from Mizzou, so be on the lookout for more scholarships to come in this year. Defensive coaches like Nick's elusiveness and toughness displayed as a running quarterback. Good instincts and quick hips get displayed when Nick changes direction to intercept balls outside of his vicinity in zone coverage. Good length, ball skills, and top speed suggests Nick has all the athletic abilities to thrive as a man defender in college.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["849729"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='849729' first='Braylon' last='Agee'] is going to be one of the most versatile 2026 receivers to come out of Kansas City. Braylon has visited Kansas State in the past, so be on the lookout for offers around the region to come in this year. Braylon's size, strong hands, and athleticism allows him to elevate over defenders and win 50/50 balls. Quick feet and flashes of next level speed at the top of routes highlights Braylon's separation ability. Experience at tight end and good power displayed as a blocker highlights Braylon's potential to be a versatile pass catcher in college.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["849703"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='849703' first='Brendan' last='Huddleston'] is set to be one of the best 2026 edge prospects to come out of St. Louis. He has visited Mizzou in the past, so expect his first offer to get here before the 2024 season starts. Good power and flexibility gets displayed dominating tackles with a well-leveraged bull rush. A good combination of size and athleticism gets displayed changing direction and easily chasing down ball carriers in the backfield. Brenden's length, strength, fast hands, lateral quickness, and explosive get off suggests he has all the tools to develop into a versatile speed rusher in college.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65c57d2a0ba55"} /-->