Top Missouri Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from Missouri, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The table shows the top 50 of 85. The deepest positions in the state are linebackers, interior offensive linemen, tight ends.
- Rated recruits
- 85
- Five-stars
- 1
- Four-stars
- 16
- Nationally ranked
- 81
- Committed
- 22
Rankings by Class
Top 50 Missouri Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jackson CantwellOT · Class of 2026 | NixaNixa, MO | ★★★★★ | #1 | #3 | Miami |
| 2 |  Titan DavisDL · Class of 2026 | De SmetSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #2 | #95 | Uncommitted |
| 3 |  Prince GoldsbyLB · Class of 2027 | Blue Springs SouthKansas City, MO | ★★★★ | #1 | #81 | Uncommitted |
| 4 |  Rocco MarriottQB · Class of 2026 | Platte CountyPlatte City, MO | ★★★★ | #3 | #233 | UCF |
| 5 |  Evan ViaCB · Class of 2027 | Ladue Horton WatkinsSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #2 | #167 | Uncommitted |
| 6 |  Jack BrownTE · Class of 2027 | Francis Howell CentralSaint Charles, MO | ★★★★ | #3 | #168 | Uncommitted |
| 7 |  Brayden HarrisOT · Class of 2027 | JacksonJackson, MO | ★★★★ | #4 | #190 | Uncommitted |
| 8 |  Chris Harris Jr.WR · Class of 2027 | Lee's Summit WestLee's Summit, MO | ★★★★ | #5 | #200 | Uncommitted |
| 9 |  Jacob EberhartS · Class of 2026 | KirkwoodSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #4 | #273 | Illinois |
| 10 |  Braylon EllisonIOL · Class of 2026 | BoonvilleBoonville, MO | ★★★★ | #5 | #284 | Missouri |
| 11 |  Ronelle JohnsonEDGE · Class of 2026 | Blue SpringsBlue Springs, MO | ★★★★ | #6 | #291 | Indiana |
| 12 |  Darrius SmileyOT · Class of 2028 | St. Mary'sSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #1 | #138 | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Israel JohniganTE · Class of 2028 | CenterKansas City, MO | ★★★★ | #2 | #164 | Uncommitted |
| 14 |  Ridge JanesTE · Class of 2028 | De SmetSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #3 | #186 | Uncommitted |
| 15 |  Max JonesTE · Class of 2028 | Parkway WestMaryland Heights, MO | ★★★★ | #4 | #197 | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  Kyler KuhnIOL · Class of 2027 | St. Pius XKansas City, MO | ★★★★ | #6 | #204 | Uncommitted |
| 17 |  Kingston MilesRB · Class of 2027 | St. Mary'sSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #7 | #267 | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Ryan Richmond-McDavisWR · Class of 2028 | Cardinal Ritter College PrepSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #5 | #223 | Uncommitted |
| 19 |  Zayre ThomasDL · Class of 2028 | Lee's SummitRaytown, MO | ★★★ | #6 | #241 | Uncommitted |
| 20 |  Keiran GovanS · Class of 2027 | RepublicRepublic, MO | ★★★ | #8 | #347 | Uncommitted |
| 21 |  Brysen WessellIOL · Class of 2026 | JacksonJackson, MO | ★★★ | #8 | #565 | Missouri |
| 22 |  Demeterius ThompsonEDGE · Class of 2026 | BrentwoodSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #7 | #584 | Uncommitted |
| 23 |  Nick McClellanS · Class of 2026 | Christian Brothers CollegeSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #9 | #927 | Kansas State |
| 24 |  Blake NesbittLB · Class of 2028 | KirksvilleKirksville, MO | ★★★ | #8 | #195 | Uncommitted |
| 25 |  Liam DavisOT · Class of 2028 | HallsvilleHallsville, MO | ★★★ | #7 | #316 | Uncommitted |
| 26 |  Kobe RhymesLB · Class of 2027 | North Kansas CityKansas City, MO | ★★★ | #9 | #424 | Uncommitted |
| 27 |  DeZephen WalkerRB · Class of 2026 | Raymore-PeculiarRaymore, MO | ★★★ | #13 | #452 | Oklahoma |
| 28 |  Trashundon NealCB · Class of 2026 | Liberty NorthLiberty, MO | ★★★ | #11 | #825 | Missouri |
| 29 |  Landon BlandEDGE · Class of 2026 | CarthageCarthage, MO | ★★★ | #10 | #849 | Oklahoma State |
| 30 |  Gabe WeaverTE · Class of 2026 | Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day SchoolSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #14 | #917 | Uncommitted |
| 31 |  Marshaun IvyLB · Class of 2027 | Cardinal Ritter College PrepSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #10 | #939 | Uncommitted |
| 32 |  Kevin SullivanTE · Class of 2026 | RockhurstKansas City, MO | ★★★ | #15 | #945 | Uncommitted |
| 33 |  Tre HoskinsDL · Class of 2026 | HannibalHannibal, MO | ★★★ | #12 | #1262 | Northwestern |
| 34 |  Deng TongWR · Class of 2027 | Oak ParkKansas City, MO | ★★★ | #11 | #481 | Uncommitted |
| 35 |  Brock BarrowsIOL · Class of 2028 | Lee's Summit WestLee's Summit, MO | ★★★ | #10 | #596 | Uncommitted |
| 36 |  Anthony Busby Jr.LB · Class of 2028 | St. Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #11 | #609 | Uncommitted |
| 37 |  Keenan HarrisLB · Class of 2026 | St. Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #23 | #623 | Missouri |
| 38 |  Caleb GreenLB · Class of 2027 | Lee's Summit NorthLee's Summit, MO | ★★★ | #14 | #680 | Uncommitted |
| 39 |  Jack UtzTE · Class of 2026 | Platte CountyPlatte City, MO | ★★★ | #21 | #906 | Kansas |
| 40 |  Bennett FraserIOL · Class of 2026 | KirksvilleKirksville, MO | ★★★ | #22 | #939 | Uncommitted |
| 41 |  Jake PlummerEDGE · Class of 2026 | Christian Brothers CollegeSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #16 | #1070 | Uncommitted |
| 42 |  Jameson HoneyDL · Class of 2027 | LindberghSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #12 | #1123 | Uncommitted |
| 43 |  Jocques FelixDL · Class of 2026 | Cardinal Ritter College PrepSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #20 | #1171 | Missouri |
| 44 |  Garrick DixonCB · Class of 2026 | Ft. Zumwalt WestO'Fallon, MO | ★★★ | #18 | #1207 | Kansas State |
| 45 |  Drew BenassiLB · Class of 2027 | Lee's SummitLee's Summit, MO | ★★★ | #13 | #1478 | Uncommitted |
| 46 |  Carter TempleQB · Class of 2027 | KearneyKearney, MO | ★★★ | #14 | #1130 | Uncommitted |
| 47 |  Preston HatfieldRB · Class of 2026 | Lee's SummitLee's Summit, MO | ★★★ | #25 | #1375 | Missouri |
| 48 |  Ayden WilhelmQB · Class of 2026 | Blue SpringsBlue Springs, MO | ★★★ | #24 | #1397 | Uncommitted |
| 49 |  Jonathan PearcyIOL · Class of 2026 | LibertyLiberty, MO | ★★★ | #22 | #1680 | Uncommitted |
| 50 |  Tristan JohnsonATH · Class of 2028 | RockhurstKansas City, MO | ★★★ | #14 | #787 | Uncommitted |
Missouri Recruits by Estimated NIL Value
| # | Player | School | Est. NIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson CantwellOT · Class of 2026 | Miami | $1.79M |
Positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from Missouri?+–
Jackson Cantwell is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from Missouri (Nixa) in the Class of 2026, ranked No. 3 nationally. Jackson is committed to Miami.
How many rated football recruits are there from Missouri?+–
85 Missouri recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2029 classes, including 1 five-stars and 16 four-stars. 22 have announced a college commitment.
How are Missouri recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.
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NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.