Show-Me Recruiting Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been a busy July full of visits, college camps and recruiting activity as schools are looking to wrap up as many recruits as possible before the start of pre-season camp, and when schools tend to re-evaluate what's left on their boards, and what their needs may be depending on their commit lists and who they may have missed on. Here is a look at the latest recruiting notebook. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Multiple players recently pulled the trigger on verbal commitments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Mary's 2027 6'3" 200 WR prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1669374' first='Micah' last='Brown'] is the most recent to make his college decision by announcing his verbal to Western Illinois following a visit there. Memphis had been the most recent school to offer him just this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parkway South 2027 6'5" 200 WR/TE prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1187178' first='Tucker' last='Swinton'] also announced his verbal commitment this week to Southeast Missouri. The former QB switched positions this spring and saw his recruitment take off with interest from D1 and D2 schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North County 2027 6'0" 184 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1325183' first='Braydee' last='McClure'] made his verbal commitment known to Southern Illinois following a visit there. The speedy McClure played QB last season, but is seen as an athlete who can play receiver or defensive back on the next level. He had some very impressive camp showings, including at the Lindenwood Mega camp. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado State came away with a verbal commitment from Hickman 6'5' 210 DE/EDGE prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2142876' first='Aaron' last='Henderson']. The talented pass rusher decided CSU was the right fit and now was the right time to make the call. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Illinois State landed a couple of big commitments from the St. Louis area this month from St. Dominic 2027 speedy 6'0" 185 WR prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1287040' first='Coleman' last='Murchison'], and Lift For Life 2027 RB prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1188379' first='Tristan' last='Moss'] 6'0" 195. Murchison is one of the top returning receivers in the state after averaging over 24 yards per catch as a junior. <br>The talented Moss is a fast and strong runner who can run around or over you. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Western Illinois picked up a verbal commitment from Chillicothe 2027 OL prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1590212' first='Jayden' last='Martin'] 6'5" 285 this month. The big lineman had seen varsity action since he was a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lindenwood added a commitment from Rock Bridge 2027 6'2" 195 DB prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1188345' first='Bookee' last='Kritza'] earlier this month. A big get for the Lions to add the versatile and athletic defender to this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The University of Pennsylvania had offers Rockhurst 2027 OL [player_tooltip player_id='706230' first='Jack' last='Sprague'] 6'4" 290. Sprague missed most of last season with an injury. His older brother plays at Michigan. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some talented Class of 2028 prospects have added some impressive offers recently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michigan has offered Cardinal Ritter explosive playmaking WR [player_tooltip player_id='1598550' first='Ryan' last='Richmond-McDavis'] 6'1" 165 for his latest offer. The speedster really turned heads this spring with his UA Next camp performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kirksville 2028 6'3" 220 LB prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1598516' first='Blake' last='Nesbitt'] was also recently offered by Michigan. The big linebacker has had a strong summer picking up multiple offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UCONN is the second D1 offer for Grain Valley 2028 6'0'195 RB [player_tooltip player_id='424661' first='Dawson' last='Head']. Dawson is a nice combination of speed and power who will be one of the top returning running backs in the Kansas City area in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Central Methodist University has offered Ft. Zumwalt West 2027 6'2" 215 TE/DE prospect Eric Lowery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morningside University has offered St. Dominic 2027 WT Austin Ryan 6'0" 185.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benedictine College has offered De Smet 2027 5'10" 285 NG [player_tooltip player_id='1188331' first='Ben' last='Higgins']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northern State University offers Francis Howell 2027 6'5" 280 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1667975' first='Eli' last='Wilkens']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->