Wilson has the top ranked Nixa defense on the rise with 75 tackles.

Wilson is the only non linebacker out of this list, Wilson plays the Strong safety position like a man possessed. He loves getting downhill and finding the ball carrier out on the boundary. 75 tackles at the safety position is completely remarkable especially in class 6A Missouri. In pass coverage Wilson is just as impressive showing off top tier ball skills grabbing a couple interceptions and multiple pass breakups.

Wilson always seems to make plays for this Nixa defense.

The Nixa eagles defense held the Carthage Tigers at bay all night long which isn’t a easy task. Wilson was a big part as to why they were able to achieve that feat. Reed Wilson Reed Wilson 5'11" | DB Nixa | 2027 MO always seems to be at the right place at the right time due to his high football IQ and willingness to come downhill and make a play in the run game. Not only did he show his chops in the run game, but he grabbed a magnificent interception over two receivers in the 4th quarter to virtually seal the deal.

Wilson’s Senior year looks very promising.

Reed Wilson Reed Wilson 5'11" | DB Nixa | 2027 MO was on fire in 2025 putting up 169 tackles.

Whenever a safety is making over 100 tackles you start to think well he must make a lot of tackles on the back end of the defense. That’s not the case for young Reed Wilson Reed Wilson 5'11" | DB Nixa | 2027 MO , this guy comes downhill with reckless abandonment collecting multiple tackles very regularly each game for his 6A state runner-up Nixa Eagles. The Eagles look to make it back to the ship and grab a ring, and they will rely heavily on Reed Wilson Reed Wilson 5'11" | DB Nixa | 2027 MO to duplicate is success in 2025.

Even with his eye popping numbers I think he is very underrated in terms of the top defensive players in Missouri. I believe after the 2026 season Wilson will change that.