Missouri State landed a great one with the verbal commitment from McKnight over the summer. The top QB in the Missouri for the Class of 2027 has led his team to an 8-1 season so far heading into the semifinal game this Friday. The dual-threat field general has used both his arm and his legs to get the job done, completing and eye-popping 75% of his passes for 1,561 and 16 touchdowns in the process. He has also rushed for 518 yards and 10 touchdowns during that time as well.

McKnight is the proto-type D1 quarterback with his combination of size, athleticism, speed, arm-strength, accuracy and running ability. He’s a smooth operator with ice water in his veins and I have watched him lead his Eagles to playoff wins with under 10 seconds left in a game. The Bears git a good one who will likely have the opportunity to play at an FBS school in the future if baseball doesn’t pull him away from football.

Mcknight has picked up his stats from last year, throwing for 1561 yards.

Adam Mcknight has been in full command of the 8-1 Nixa Eagles offense. This year with some senior departures from the following year Mcknight has had to step his game up just a little bit more and boy did he play great in the year 2026-2027. The Nixa Eagles opened up the offensive playbook this year compared to last year where they were pretty ground oriented. Mcknight has let the football fly, and It was a lot of fun to watch him in his element. He threw the ball with anticipation, showing of his cannon right arm, while also showing his toughness by using his legs scoring multiple touchdowns on the ground.

Nixa will lean on Mcknight pretty heavily with their eyes set on a state championship game return.

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Adam McKnight Adam McKnight 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Nixa | 2027 State MO proved why he is one of the best signal callers in the show me state.

It felt like McKnight was in complete control last Friday night. Nixa unveiled a new hurry up offensive scheme against the Carthage Tigers and he was definitely the captain behind center. Whether it was on the ground or through the air the Missouri State commit was in a absolute flow state, running for multiple td’s and adding a passing touchdown as well.

His most impressive throw was to his receiver Carter Mabe on a deep corner route, it was super spot on and one of those throws you kind of shake your head at.

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.