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<p>With spring right around the corner, and camp and combines getting to roll into full swing, it's good to look at the Class of 2028 juniors-to-be who already have D1 offers. More offers to the 2028s will be coming this spring and summer as colleges are ramping up their hunt for those players to keep one step ahead of the competition. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1294184' first='Ridge' last='Janes'] TE I 6'5" 235 I De Smet I<br>- With over 25 D1 offers, Janes is easily the prospect in the Missouri 2028 class with the most offers. Schools like Alabama, Mizzou, Oregon, LSU, Florida State, USC and others have made it known they want the big tight end's services. Janes is a smooth runner who does a good job finding space, getting open and reliably making the catch. He uses his size and strength well to make yards after the catch. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1405389' first='Darrius' last='Smiley'] OT I 6'5" 278 I St. Mary's I<br>- Holds early offers from Nebraska, Kansas State, Southern Miss and Sacramento State. Smiley is big, athletic and aggressive. He has quick feet, heavy hands and plays with a mean streak. Equally good at pass-pro and run blocking. School like Mizzou, Wisconsin, Indiana, Notre Dame and others are also showing interest.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598550' first='Ryan' last='Richmond-McDavis'] WR I 6'2" 175 I Cardinal Ritter I<br>- One of the high risers since the end of the season with his recruitment taking off. The speedy, big play receiver is a game changer with his ability to run great routes, burst to get separation and haul in passes. Had 700 yards and 6 touchdowns. Has early offers from Wisconsin, Kentucky, Arizona State, Nebraska, Mississippi State, Miami University and Sacramento State. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1059896' first='Brock' last='Barrows'] OL I 6'3" 280 I Lee's Summit West I<br>- Another big-time offensive line prospect in the class who has drawn offers from multiple D1 schools. Has been on colleges radars since he was an 8th grader. Powerful, athletic and imposes his will on defenders regularly. Athletic enough to play left tackle and defensive line in high school. Will play on the interior at guard or center in college. Holds offers from Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Wisconsin and Iowa State.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1405378' first='Zayre' last='Thomas'] DE I 6'3" 250 I Raytown South I<br>- Another Kansas City area prospect who has been on schools radars since 8th grade and has continued to live up to the early interest he received. Can rush the passer and play equally as well against the run. Good size. Good speed and explosiveness. Holds early offers from Iowa State, Indiana, Tennessee, Kansas State and Minnesota,</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598516' first='Blake' last='Nesbitt'] LB I 6'3" 220 I Kirksville I<br>- A very talented linebacker with good size. Runs very well, has great lateral quickness and burst. Can cover a lot of ground and shows good speed, strength and ability to hit. Can also cover well in pass defense. Good ball skills. Holds early offers from Oklahoma, Kansas State, Missouri, Purdue and Houston. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598541' first='Anthony' last='Busby'] LB I 6'1" 215 I SLUH I<br>- Another very talented linebacker prospect in the class who had a breakout season as a sophomore. Was one of the reason his Jr. Bills had one of their best season in recent memory. Very active and plays with a high motor making plays. Good against the run, can rush the quarterback or drop in pass coverage. As well Very physical. Holds early offers from Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Kansas State and Sacramento State. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598517' first='Cameran' last='Sharp'] RB I 5'9" 170 I De Smet I <br>- Speedy and elusive all-purpose back who is dangerous in space. A homerun threat when he turns the corner or finds a crease. Ran for almost 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns. Holds two early offers from Toledo and Kent State, More offers will come his way this coming summer and season.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1221278' first='Kolby' last='Dotson'] CB I 6'0" 170 I De Smet I <br>- Lockdown corner with good speed, ball skills and is also very good against the run. Stays on receivers hip and uses his hands well to deny them the ball or make a pick. Holds offers from Colorado State and Miami University. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1673303' first='Sean' last='Nevills Jr.'] QB I 6'0" 175 I Rock Bridge I<br>- Big play dual-threat quarterback who had a breakout sophomore season. Can beat you with his arm or his legs. Still developing as a passer, but makes good reads and find his receivers quickly. Quick release and good velocity. Throws a good deep ball. Has earned his first offer from Missouri State. </p>
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With spring right around the corner, and camp and combines getting to roll into full swing, it's good to look at the Class of 2028 juniors-to-be who already have D1 offers. More offers to the 2028s will be coming this spring and summer as colleges are ramping up their hunt for those players to keep one step ahead of the competition.
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