Mid-Missouri 2025 Post Season All-Area Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is you Prep Redzone 2025 Mid-Missouri post season All-Area football team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB - [player_tooltip player_id='1127256' first='Tyler' last='Bax'] (6'3" 200) 2026 Blair Oaks<br>- University of Central Missouri Commit -Dual threat who led his team to winning the Class 2 state championship 59-0 win to finish 14-0. Passed for 2,758 yards, 35 touchdowns, and only two interceptions while rushing for 789 yards and 11 scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB - [player_tooltip player_id='691331' first='Jaylen' last='Thomas'] (5'10" 185) 2026 Capital City<br>- Speedy running back prospect who is an explosive playmaker known for his long TD run, and who has started on varsity since he was a freshman and has surpassed 5,800 career total yards in his career. Ran for over 1,600 yards with 23 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB- [player_tooltip player_id='1188295' first='Kade' last='Hoskins'] (6'0" 190) 2027 Hannibal<br>- Tough, physical runner with good speed who played a big role in his teams success on both offense and defense where he had 6 picks at safety. Ran for over 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns out of the backfield for the Pirates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB - [player_tooltip player_id='1250691' first='Hayden' last='Lackman'] (6'1" 193) 2026 Blair Oaks<br>- Powerful runner and all-purpose back who was an important weapon in the Falcons state championship run. Ran for over 1,000 yards with 19 touchdowns, also caught 34 passes for 734 yards and 10 more scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR- [player_tooltip player_id='2067652' first='Jordan' last='Sykes'] (5'11" 165) 2027 Helias<br>- Talented receiver and top target for the Crusaders in their passing game. Has good speed ability to get open. Was a good deep threat and versatile playmaker in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR- [player_tooltip player_id='1127291' first='Brady' last='Dapkus'] 6'1" 195) 2026 Blair Oaks <br>- One of the top athletes in Mid-Mo with great speed, quickness, power and agility. Was a favorite target of QB Bax in their 14-0 championship run. Had 56 receptions for 949 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR - [player_tooltip player_id='1598547' first='Landon' last='Conz'] (6'2' 185) 2028 Boonville<br>- Talented young receiver who followed up an outstanding freshman year with a great second year at receiver and cornerback. Very athletic with great ball skills. Had 48 receptions for 635 yards and 6 touchdowns. Is also a talented returner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TE - [player_tooltip player_id='1270488' first='Garrett' last='Essner'] (6'6' 240) 2026 Rock Bridge<br>- Memphis Signee - Huge target with speed for the Bruins who utilized his talents well in the red zone and short yardage. Garrett was also a deep threat who made some highlight reel catches in his high school career. Had 38 receptions for 538 yards and 7 touchdowns as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1129738' first='Bennett' last='Fraser'] (6'5" 280) 2026 Kirksville<br>- Kansas State Signee - Big, athletic offensive lineman who has anchored the Tigers OL for several years. Good feet, quick and is equally good at run blocking and pass pro. Earned just about every post-season honor there is. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1188450' first='Ethan' last='Leonard'] (6'3" 280) 2027 Jefferson City <br>- Very talented and athletic young lineman with really good upside. Super quick with very good feet and explodes out of his stance and is aggressive. Good hands and excels at a pass blocker besides being a very good run blocker. 190 pass block snaps with 0 sacks allowed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1703696' first='Cole' last='Spry']</strong> (6'5" 270) 2026 Hickman<br>- Pittsburg State Commit - Was a key offensive lineman in the Kewpies success in 2025. Good size and moves well. Really continued to improve over his high school career. Became a really pass block. Good size and finishes his blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='691346' first='Braylon' last='Ellison'] (6'4" 295) 2026 Boonville<br>- Mizzou Signee - A four year starter on varsity for the Pirates. One of the most athletic offensive linemen in the state. Great quickness and speed. Can get downfield and block in hurry. Moves really well for a big and plays very aggressively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL- [player_tooltip player_id='2003970' first='Nicklaus' last='Thomas'] (6'6" 290) Hannibal<br>- Eastern Illinois Signee - Big powerful lineman who has surprising athleticism. Hard worker who really made himself into a D1 prospect between his junior and senior seasons. Had some great camp showing. Good run blocker, strong with pass pro. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH- [player_tooltip player_id='1667973' first='Darrion' last='Washington'] (5'7" 165) 2027 Hannibal<br>- Extremely quick, elusive and fast all-purpose type back who had a terrific junior season for the Pirates. Accounted for 1,900 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DEFENSE </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - [player_tooltip player_id='1567627' first='Jonathan' last='Ibeawuchi'] (6'2" 250) 2027 Rock Bridge<br>- Explosive and powerful defensive end prospect with good speed who closes quickly in the backfield and packs a wallop when he tackles. Already getting D1 attention and landed his first offer recently. Had 61 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss and 2 forced fumbles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - [player_tooltip player_id='1128435' first='Tre' last='Hoskins'] (6'5" 290) 2026 Hannibal<br>- Northwestern Signee- Big, athletic and strong defensive lineman who can run. Has the ability to play outside as a 5-tech or inside as a DT or NG. Gets good push ans can rush the passer. Uses he hands well and has good timing getting them up in the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - Matthew Gass (6'3" 265) 2026 Rock Bridge<br>- Another big, powerful defense lineman who explodes off the line with a quick first step and has a great motor. A real playmakers who can uses his hands well and dies a good job shedding blocks and finishes plays. Active playmakers. Had 108 tackles, 4 sacks. 11 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions and a forced fumble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - <strong>Aaron Henderson</strong> ( 6'5" 205) 2027 Hickman <br>- Had a breakout junior season and became one of the top edge rushers in the state. Long and with a quick first step and good speed. Dual sport athlete. Had 45 tackles, 9 sacks, 16 hurries, 10 tackles for loss, 3 pass break ups and 1 forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB - [player_tooltip player_id='1537429' first='Quentin' last='Lea'] (6'2" 230) 2027 Rock Bridge<br>- Very active side-line to sideline middle linebacker who is good in pass coverage or can rush the quarterback. Big, strong and fast plus he is a big hitter. Had108 tackles, 4 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions and a forced fumble. D1 prospect</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB - [player_tooltip player_id='1598516' first='Blake' last='Nesbitt'] (6'3" 220) 2028 Kirksville<br>- One of the top young linebacker prospects in the Midwest. Already has multiple D1 offers as colleges picked up on his talent as a freshman last year. Very athletic with good speed. Had117 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 5 blocked punts. Also played TE and had 35 catches for 487 yards and 3 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB - [player_tooltip player_id='1602827' first='Bryce' last='Newham'] (6'0" 195) 2028 Boonville<br>- Another really talented young linebacker. Good speed and covers a lot of ground. Physical playmaker with a nose for the ball. Had 81 tackles 7 tackles for loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB - <strong>Braxton Keeran</strong> (6'3' 205) 2026 Capital City<br>- A hidden gem of a linebacker prospect. Has been a real contributor the past couple of years on varsity. Quick and runs well. Had 102 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB - Logan Hillman (6'3" 195) 2026 Helias <br>- Very talented two-sport athlete. Also plays basketball. Seems to have a high ceiling in football. Great size, athleticism, speed and ball skills. Had 47 tackles and 5 interceptions. Also had over 500 yards playing receiver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB - [player_tooltip player_id='1188345' first='Bookee' last='Kritza'] (6'2" 190) 2027 Rock Bridge <br>- One of the top safety prospects in the state and region regardless of class. Good size and has gotten bigger and stronger each year. Talented playmaker who makes good reads and plays. Fast, athletic and physical. 64 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, 8 pass break ups and an interception. D1 prospect,.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB- <strong>Warren Davis</strong> (6'0" 185) 2026 Blair Oaks <br>- Had a terrific senior season in helping to lead his Falcons defense to an undefeated season and state championship. Real playmaker with a nose for the football and good hands. Had 77 tackles, 9 interceptions and 2 blocked kicks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB - [player_tooltip player_id='1693408' first='Curien' last='Larkins'] (6'0" 185) 2027 Hickman<br>- Talented defensive back who had a breakout season. A rising junior that colleges should take note off this offseason. Had 60 tackles, 7 pass break ups, 2 interceptions and a forced fumble.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->