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<p>As the season gets closer there is a flurry of activity as schools and players try to hurry up and do some recruiting business before the first kickoff so they can focus on the games. Here is a look at the recent recruiting notebook.</p>
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<p>Indiana State picked up a verbal commitment from Ft. Zumwalt North playmaker safety prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1104666' first='Jayden' last='Noel'] 6'1" 185. Noel is a speedy defensive back with great ball skills and who is physical against the run. </p>
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<p>Indiana State also added a verbal commitment from CBC 2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1130088' first='Jayden' last='Reed'] 6'0" 180 and speedy all-purpose running back [player_tooltip player_id='1128410' first='Manny' last='Ellis'] 5'8" 170. Reed is an athletic and speedy route runner who has improved his recruiting profile with a strong offseason. Ellis is a blur in the open field using his track speed well along with his quickness and shifty running style. He also has good strength and can run between the tackles hard as well as be a weapon in the passing game. </p>
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<p>It's been a great month for the Sycamores of Indiana State in the St. Louis area as they also added a verbal commitment from SLUH 6'3" 266 DL prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1706004' first='Sebastian' last='Tate']. He can play defensive end or defensive tackle as an athletic defensive lineman and is just coming into his own. Tate has good bloodlines as his father played basketball at Mizzou.</p>
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<p>Texas A&M is the latest major college to offer De Smet 2028 TE and PRZ #1 ranked 2028 prospect in Missouri [player_tooltip player_id='1294184' first='Ridge' last='Janes'] 6'5" 235. </p>
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<p>Jackson rising 6'7" 285 OT class of 2027 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1669358' first='Brayden' last='Harris'] landed a pair of big offers this past week from Illinois and Cincinnati. The athletic big man has had a tremendous off season showcasing his size, skills and overall talents. </p>
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<p>The month of August saw Ladue 2027 cornerback [player_tooltip player_id='1325176' first='Evan' last='Via'] 5'11" 175 land offers from Wisconsin and Cincinnati. The speedy playmaker will be one of the top recruiting targets in the state by the time he is a senior. </p>
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<p>Ladue 2026 DE and current Northern Illinois verbal commit [player_tooltip player_id='849703' first='Brendan' last='Huddleston'] 6'3" 245 saw an offer land this last week from Hawaii. Huddleston has been committed to the Huskies for some time now, but is intrigued with the surprise offer from the Rainbow Warriors.</p>
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<p>Arkansas State extended an offer to Ft. Zumwalt South 2026 6'3" 260 OL/DL talent Grant Lott. The senior-to-be continues to see his recruitment be on the upward trajectory, and he should see that increase with a strong 2025 season. </p>
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<p>Southeast Missouri has offered Republic 2026 speedy 5'11" 180 speedy defensive back prospect Gavin Lawhorn, giving him his first D1 offer. Lawhorn has a great showing at the Lindenwood Mega camp a couple months ago. Look for him to garner the attention of more schools as the season unfolds.</p>
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<p>Sacramento State is the first offer for SLUH 2028 LB/EDGE prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1598541' first='Anthony' last='Busby'] 6'1" 215. The sophomore-to-be looks poised for a breakout season after a strong summer.</p>
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<p>Ohio University has offered Kearney 2026 DT twins [player_tooltip player_id='212327' first='Isaac' last='Beaver'] 6'2" 285 and [player_tooltip player_id='212328' first='Mason' last='Beaver'] 6'2" 283 this month. The Beavers are currently committed to North Dakota at the moment. </p>
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<p>Lindenwood University has landed a verbal commitment from Ritenour 2026 DL prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1665289' first='Amari' last='Mu'Min'] 6'2" 245. The versatile Mu'Min has played linebacker and tight end along with his defensive line spot for the Huskies. </p>
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<p>Logan-Rogersville 2026 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1320123' first='Sam' last='Frieze'] recently picked up an offer from McCalester College.</p>
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As the season gets closer there is a flurry of activity as schools and players try to hurry up and do some recruiting business before the first kickoff so they can focus on the games. Here is a look at the recent recruiting notebook.
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