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 101. The deepest positions in the state are wide receivers, linebackers, offensive tackles.
- Rated recruits
- 101
- Five-stars
- 1
- Four-stars
- 16
- Nationally ranked
- 86
- Committed
- 32
Rankings by Class
Top 50 Missouri Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NixaNixa, MO | ★★★★★ | #1 | #3 | Miami | |
| 2 | De SmetSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #2 | #95 | Michigan | |
| 3 | Blue Springs SouthKansas City, MO | ★★★★ | #1 | #81 | Uncommitted | |
| 4 | Platte CountyPlatte City, MO | ★★★★ | #3 | #233 | UCF | |
| 5 | Ladue Horton WatkinsSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #2 | #167 | Uncommitted | |
| 6 | Francis Howell CentralSaint Charles, MO | ★★★★ | #3 | #168 | Uncommitted | |
| 7 | JacksonJackson, MO | ★★★★ | #4 | #190 | Uncommitted | |
| 8 | Lee's Summit WestLee's Summit, MO | ★★★★ | #5 | #200 | Uncommitted | |
| 9 | KirkwoodSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #4 | #273 | Illinois | |
| 10 | BoonvilleBoonville, MO | ★★★★ | #5 | #284 | Missouri | |
| 11 | Blue SpringsBlue Springs, MO | ★★★★ | #6 | #291 | Indiana | |
| 12 | St. Mary'sSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #1 | #138 | Uncommitted | |
| 13 | CenterKansas City, MO | ★★★★ | #2 | #164 | Uncommitted | |
| 14 | De SmetSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #3 | #186 | Uncommitted | |
| 15 | Parkway WestMaryland Heights, MO | ★★★★ | #4 | #197 | Uncommitted | |
| 16 | St. Pius XKansas City, MO | ★★★★ | #6 | #204 | Uncommitted | |
| 17 | St. Mary'sSaint Louis, MO | ★★★★ | #7 | #267 | Uncommitted | |
| 18 | Cardinal Ritter College PrepSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #5 | #223 | Uncommitted | |
| 19 | Lee's SummitRaytown, MO | ★★★ | #6 | #241 | Uncommitted | |
| 20 | RepublicRepublic, MO | ★★★ | #8 | #347 | Uncommitted | |
| 21 | JacksonJackson, MO | ★★★ | #8 | #565 | Missouri | |
| 22 | BrentwoodSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #7 | #584 | Boston College | |
| 23 | Christian Brothers CollegeSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #9 | #927 | Kansas State | |
| 24 | Farmington Sr.Farmington, MO | ★★★ | #9 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 25 | KirksvilleKirksville, MO | ★★★ | #8 | #195 | Uncommitted | |
| 26 | HallsvilleHallsville, MO | ★★★ | #7 | #316 | Uncommitted | |
| 27 | North Kansas CityKansas City, MO | ★★★ | #9 | #424 | Uncommitted | |
| 28 | Raymore-PeculiarRaymore, MO | ★★★ | #13 | #452 | Oklahoma | |
| 29 | Liberty NorthLiberty, MO | ★★★ | #11 | #825 | Missouri | |
| 30 | CarthageCarthage, MO | ★★★ | #10 | #849 | Oklahoma State | |
| 31 | Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day SchoolSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #14 | #917 | Minnesota | |
| 32 | Cardinal Ritter College PrepSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #10 | #939 | Uncommitted | |
| 33 | RockhurstKansas City, MO | ★★★ | #15 | #945 | Kansas | |
| 34 | HannibalHannibal, MO | ★★★ | #12 | #1262 | Northwestern | |
| 35 | Oak ParkKansas City, MO | ★★★ | #11 | #481 | Uncommitted | |
| 36 | Lee's Summit WestLee's Summit, MO | ★★★ | #10 | #596 | Uncommitted | |
| 37 | St. Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #11 | #609 | Uncommitted | |
| 38 | St. Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #23 | #623 | Missouri | |
| 39 | Lee's Summit NorthLee's Summit, MO | ★★★ | #14 | #680 | Uncommitted | |
| 40 | Platte CountyPlatte City, MO | ★★★ | #21 | #906 | Kansas | |
| 41 | KirksvilleKirksville, MO | ★★★ | #22 | #939 | Kansas State | |
| 42 | Christian Brothers CollegeSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #16 | #1070 | Fresno State | |
| 43 | LindberghSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #12 | #1123 | Uncommitted | |
| 44 | Cardinal Ritter College PrepSaint Louis, MO | ★★★ | #20 | #1171 | Missouri | |
| 45 | Ft. Zumwalt WestO'Fallon, MO | ★★★ | #18 | #1207 | Kansas State | |
| 46 | Lee's SummitLee's Summit, MO | ★★★ | #13 | #1478 | Uncommitted | |
| 47 | KearneyKearney, MO | ★★★ | #14 | #1130 | Uncommitted | |
| 48 | Lee's SummitLee's Summit, MO | ★★★ | #25 | #1375 | Missouri | |
| 49 | Blue SpringsBlue Springs, MO | ★★★ | #24 | #1397 | Rice | |
| 50 | LibertyLiberty, MO | ★★★ | #22 | #1680 | Uncommitted |
Missouri Recruits by Estimated NIL Value
| # | Player | School | Est. NIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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?+–
101 Missouri recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2029 classes, including 1 five-stars and 16 four-stars. 32 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.
Other States
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 a third-party published valuation model.