Show-Me Recruiting Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A flurry of 2026 verbal commitments hit this past week as we run down the happenings in the recruiting world around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest commitment was also the latest one as De Smet 2026 DL [player_tooltip player_id='1112565' first='Titan' last='Davis'] (6'5" 270) announced his verbal to Michigan following his official visit there this past weekend. Davis had reduced his list of schools to Michigan and Alabama with the Wolverines edging out the Tide.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oklahoma landed a verbal commitment from the top running back in the state's 2026 class as Raymore-Peculiar speedy back [player_tooltip player_id='284039' first='DeZephen' last='Walker'] (6'0" 205) who looks poised for a big season under his new head coach. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kansas State had a big week in the Show-Me State landing a pair of top defensive backs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CBC 2026 CB/S prospect [player_tooltip player_id='284043' first='Nick' last='McClellan'] (6'0" 185) made the Wildcats his choice over Mizzou, Iowa and Iowa State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats also landed fellow 2026 cornerback talent [player_tooltip player_id='1128413' first='Garrick' last='Dixon'] (6'1" 175) from Ft. Zumwalt West. Dixon was one of the best overall athletes in his class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Iowa State landed a verbal from Jackson 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1585595' first='Brysen' last='Wessell'] (6'5" 275) who recently picked up 8 offers following an impressive Lindenwood Mega camp showing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Lindenwood Mega camp standout who's talent led to multiple offers was Lift for Life 2026 cornerback [player_tooltip player_id='1128426' first='Kameron' last='Hurst'] (6'0" 170) who has committed to Washington State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Army added a commitment from MICDS OL [player_tooltip player_id='849685' first='Miles' last='Coleman'] (6'2" 300) who is one of the top returning offensive linemen in the St. Louis area this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Dakota is the school for Platte County 2026 TE [player_tooltip player_id='1320111' first='Brooks' last='Hall'] (6'5" 225) who is one of the more athletic tight ends in a loaded class of tight ends in the state.as he verbally committed to the Coyotes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall's teammate 2026 DE [player_tooltip player_id='1585615' first='Cale' last='Buntz'] (6'5" 220) announced his commitment to South Dakota State this past week as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Missouri State landed a verbal commitment from Lift For Life 2026 (6'3" 200) ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1638114' first='Jay'veon' last='Scott'] who had an impressive early camp season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->