Three-sport athlete with a hoops background and plays right field on the diamond. Listed at 6030 210. Another lightly recruited but talented signal caller, committed to Missouri State in May as a two-sport athlete. Holds a 3.95 GPA. Put together two very consistent years of production at the prep level. For his career – 189-280 67.5%, 3552 YDS, 45 TD, 6 INT and 189 CAR, 1314 YDS, 19 TD, 7.0 YPC, also 1 REC TD. Good athlete capable of picking up yards when the play breaks down. Relaxed in the pocket, calm, consistent and reliable with the football. Doesn’t seem to force bad throws or make bad decisions. Has a deliberate throwing motion with enough arm strength to chuck it deep. Touch and placement passer. Able to make quick decisions finding the open man or escaping the pocket under pressure. Quality Division I level QB who is 26-2 as a starter and led his program to back to back state championship appearances.

Mcknight is the top rated quarterback for a reason logging 1819 passing yards, and 16 TD’s in 2025.

Nixa is craving a state championship return in 2026, after going two straight years to the big dance Nixa is going to lean heavily on the Missouri state commit Adam Mcknight. Adam Mcknight is a true dual-threat signal caller for this Nixa Eagles squad, standing at 6’4, 200 pounds, he has the size you want out of a college football quarterback matched with all the physical tools as well. His arm talent is what gets the scouts clamoring, the kid can just let it rip he can make all the throws on the field while also using his legs and making a big play.

Adam Mcknight is looking to lead his Eagles squad back to the state championship in 2026.

Adam Mcknight was on fire basically the whole entire night.

McKnight put up a stat line that most football players dream of in a playoff game. McKnight rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 184 yards and two more touchdowns. At times, McKnight was slow to get up after taking a couple of hard hits, but his best attribute has to be the kid’s toughness and competitive edge.

McKnight did what he needed to do and propelled his team to the state semi-finals.

Has been consistent all year long. Leading the Nixa eagles to a undefeated regular season.

Mcknight was absolutely locked in at the MSU football camp.

Mcknight recorded a phenomenal camp last weekend. It’s hard to find a more athletically gifted signal-caller than Adam Mcknight out of Nixa Missouri. As a sophomore he led the eagles to the state championship game and still has two more years to play high school ball.

When Mcknight drops back and lets the football go it explodes off his right hand. He quickly gathered a rhythm in throwing drills, and it turned into a show to watch. He crushed any doubt that he can’t be a pocket passer.

Mcknight earned an offer from Missouri state and was well deserved and I’m sure more offers are on the horizon.

Adam Mcknight put up 1733 passing yards and 22 passing touchdowns. While also running for 608 yards and 8 running touchdowns on the way to state 6A runner-ups.

Mcknight is just a “gamer” This Nixa Eagle sophomore is such a unique talent. First things first he’s a pretty big and stout kid standing at 6’4 195 pounds. He uses that frame to bulldoze defenders when he’s the ball carrier. On top of being an elite running and passing threat, he run blocks like he’s a full-back. I have never seen a prospect quite like Mcknight.