Six Missouri 2029 and 2030 Prospects To Know in 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Missouri is affectionately known as the Show Me State. Below are six prospects from Missouri that have already <em>shown me,</em> and will soon <em>show </em>the prep football scene, what kind of talent they have already. These current eighth-graders (2029) and seventh-graders (2030) are names to know for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591172"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67740738dc375"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Extremely efficient and competent Quarterback for only being in the seventh-grade during the 2024-2025 school year.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>During the regular season reported 31 total touchdowns versus just one interception. He tallied 25 through the air and six on the ground.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Helped lead his team to the AYF 12U D1 National Championship tournament in December 2024 and despite not the team's best showing, he showed the potential he has.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591178"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67740738dc3ce"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A Dual-Threat Quarterback with a ton of upside at the position.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the top 2029 prospects, regardless of position, coming out of St. Louis. Just an eighth-grader during the 2024-2025 school year, he plays like a prospect significantly older than that.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>At AYF Nationals in December 2024, Moore was one of the first prospects to standout to me. Leading CS in an extremely deep 13U D1 bracket, Moore tallied three touchdowns in the teams first victory of the tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1270501"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67740738dc415"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An absolute Power4 Wide Receiver or Athlete prospect in the making, with very little doubt in the eyes of anyone who has watched him.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An excellent mix of power and speed on the youth level, Roberts possesses a physique and skill set that is matched by very few. In his first game at AYF Nationals, Roberts had over 150 All-Purpose yards and scored a pair of touchdowns in the game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>There's a shot Roberts could become the top Wide Receiver coming out of the Midwest in the class of 2030. His ability to accelerate and decelerate without losing stride or sacrificing his route running is second to none.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591191"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67740738dc457"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A multi-sport athlete, who currently plays both Wide Receiver and Defensive Back at a very high level for just being a class of 2029 prospect.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Attacks the ball at its highest point any time it's in the air. Truly does play with the mentality that every ball in the air is his. As a Cornerback, he uses his length and vertical to go up for errant passes, like they were meant for him.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the best playmakers and creators with the ball in his hands. Catching is one thing, but the speed and vision he displays when adding up the YAC yards is what separates him. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591175"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67740738dc499"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the top power backs in Missouri for the class of 2030, as of December 2024.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Downhill runner with a thick, stocky build. Hits the hole hard and runs low to the ground, as to not give the defense much of a target to aim for when trying to tackle him.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A one cut and go type of Running Back, don't think of C. Jack as a one dimensional player. As he proved game after game in 2024, the big man can scoot and has more speed than you'd imagine when he gets to open field on the second and third levels</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591199"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67740738dc4e7"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Currently in his eighth-grade school year, Matney has a High School-ready body already, despite it only being December 2024. Standing a strong, stout 6-foot-2 and 205-pounds.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Multi-sport athlete who plays--if there is such a thing--a powerful brand of Quarterback. Big lefty who really looks like a Tight End more than anything else, can drive the ball home with some zip and/or dip a shoulder on a dude if he gets out rumbling in space.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The future is a bit of a mystery when looking at Matney. Given his hulking size and ability to move around a little bit, do not be surprised if a move to Tight End happens in time. If it does not, well then we may possibly be taking an early look at Ben Roethlisberger 2.0</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->