A total of 57 new faces will suit up with the Green and Gold in 2017 as Missouri Southern head coach Denver Johnson announced his 2017 recruiting class today.
The list includes 12 players on campus already and 14 individuals that hail from Southwest Missouri.
(Joplin area players are listed in bold.)
Tristian Allen 6-4/260 DL Trophy Club, Texas (Byron Nelson HS) Video Link
Jacob Allison 6-3/180 TE/LS Carl Junction, Mo. (Carl Junction HS) Video Link
Played as a tight end and a long snapper for coach Doug Buckmaster and Carl Junction ... Helped the Bulldogs to back-to-back Big 8 championships in 2013 and 2014 ... son of Chad and Jana Allison ... a pre-med major at Southern.
Keith Armstead 6-3/225 DE Houston, Texas (Dobie HS) Video Link
A second-team All-District pick at defensive end for coach Mike Norman at Dobie High School and the Longhorns ... The son of Veronica Armstead ... plans to major in journalism.
Ethan Bates 6-2/260 OL Lockwood, Mo. (Lockwood HS) Video Link
Jacob Breuer 6-4/280 OL/TE Drexel, Mo. (Drexel HS) Video Link
An offensive lineman for coach Ryan Hoden at Drexel High School ... Was a four-time first-team All-District and All-Conference pick ... Also played baseball and basketball ... the son of Karla and Brian Breuer ... plans to major in radiology.
Aiden Brown 6-5/285 OL Monett, Mo. (Monett HS) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-Region pick on both the offensive and defensive line for coach Derek Uhl and the Cubs of Monett High School ... Helped Monett to two district and one state championship ... the son of Greg and Stephanie Brown ... plans to major in business.
Sylvester Brewster 5-10/170 DB Grandview, Mo. (Grandview HS) Video Link
DionTez Champion 6-3/185 ROV Arlington, Texas (New Mexico Millitary Institute) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-District pick at New Mexico Military Institute ... Prior to NMMI, Champion prepped at Lamar (Texas) HS where he played for coach Billy Skinner and the Vikings ... An All-Conference pick at Lamar ... The son of Tameika Champion ... plans to major in criminal justice.
Tre Curry 5-11/200 RB Lawton, Okla. (Lawton HS) Video Link
An All-Conference pick and two-time Vype Top 100 player for coach Ryan Breeze and the Wolverines of Lawton High School ... Also a track athlete at Lawton ... the son of Stacy and Tashumbi Taylor ... plans to major in veterinary medicine.
Hunter Davenport 6-0/265 ATH Lamar, Ark. (Lamar HS) Video Link
Davenport played both sides of the ball for coach Josh Jones and the Warriors of Lamar High School in Arkansas ... Jones boasts career numbers of 1.769 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns, 1,663 rushing yards and 17 rushing TD's, while making 222 tackles, recording nine sacks and 48 tackles for a loss ... A three-time first-team All-Conference pick .... the son of Mark and Tina Davenport ... plans to major in business.
Jacoby Davis 6-3/180 WR Houston, Texas (Dobie HS) Video Link
Jeremy Davis 6-4/215 QB Houston, Texas (Dobie HS) Video Link
Played for coach Norman and the Longhorns at Dobie High School in Houston ... High school teammate of incoming freshman Jacoby Davis and Keith Armstead ... the son of Terence and Erica Davis ... plans to major in education.
Gus Espinosa 6-4/210 DL Claremore, Okla. (Claremore HS) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-District defensive end for coach Jarrett Hurt and Claremore High School in Oklahoma ... As a senior, recorded 100 tackles with eight sacks ... A team captain and named the team's defensive lineman of the year twice over ... the son of Dennis and Dana Espinosa ... plans to major in health promotion and wellness.
Jerrett Esposito 6-2/205 DE Greenfield, Mo. (Greenfield HS) Video Link
An All-Conference, All-District and All-State defensive lineman for coach Brian Lowry and the Wildcats at Greenfield High School ... Esposito was also an All-State in the discus at Greenfield ... the son of Chris and Cory Esposito ... he is undecided on his major.
Tre Fields-Jackson 6-3/200 WR Red Oak, Texas (Trinity Valley CC) Video Link
Transfer to MSSU from Trinity Valley CC ... prepped at Red Oak High School where he was a wide receiver for coach Mike Shields ... Also ran track and field ... the son of Terry and Jacquelyn Jackson ... plans to major in kinesiology.
Peyton Fisher 6-3/270 OL Searcy, Ark. (Searcy HS) Video Link
A two-time All-Conference selection in football for coach Mark Kelley and the Lions of Searcy (Ark.) HS ... Also was an All-Conference pick in track and field as a shot putter ... the son of Tom and Denise Fisher ... plans to major in education.
Elijah Floyd 6-0/160 CB Salem, Mo. (Salem HS) Video Link
Matt Griffin 6-3/295 OL Sherman, Texas (Howe HS) Video Link
A four-time All-Conference and All-Area selection ... Was also an All-Academic selection three times and was a first-team Academic All-State pick as a senior ... Also participated in baseball and track and field ... the son of John and Tammy Griffin ... plans to major in engineering.
Solomon Garcia 6-1/215 LB Joplin, Mo. (Joplin HS) Video Link
An All-Conference, All-Area, All-District and All-State selection for coach Curtis Jasper at Joplin High School ... finished his career with 189 tackles, five tackles for a loss, one interception, one fumble recovery, two forced fumbles and three blocked kicks ... Also a wrestler for the Eagles, he was a state qualifier in the sport ... the son of Sandra and Jorge Garcia ... undecided on his major.
Korbin Hankinson 5-9/170 RB Louisburg, Kan. (Louisburg HS) Video Link
All-Conference and All-State for coach Garry Griffin at Louisburg HS ... Also played baseball and basketball in high school ... helped lead his team to a District and Regional Championship ... the son of Dan and Sherry Hankinson ... plans to major in general studies.
Virgil Harris 6-2/290 DL Oklahoma City, Okla. (Western Heights HS) Video Link
A first-team All-District and second-team All-City pick for coach Justin Mayhew and Western Heights HS ... Also wrestled and participated in track and field in high school ... the son of Andee Burton ... plans to major in kinesiology.
Romello Jackson 6-2/270 DL Fort Worth, Texas (South Hills HS) Video Link
A first-team All-District and All-State pick for coach JJ Resendez and South Hills HS ... had 112 tackles, with 24 for a loss, five forced fumbles and four pass break ups as a senior ... the son of Sharon and Shawn Jackson, father is a track and field coach at Texas Christian University ... plans to major in kinesiology.
Wesley Klocke 6-4/190 DB Batchtown, Ill. (Calhoun HS) Video Link
A two-time All-Conference pick in football for coach Aaron Elmore at Calhoun HS in Illinois ... Also a three-time All-Conference pick as a baseball player ... the son of Brad and Cindy Klocke ... undecided on major.
Lance Hymer 5-11/185 LB/RB Seneca, Mo. (Seneca HS) Video Link
A two-time All-Conference, two-time All-Region and All-Area honoree that played for coach Ryan McFarland at Seneca High School ... Helped the Indians to a 2013 state runner-up finish ... The son of Matt and Holly Hymer ... older brother Jacoby played football at MSSU ... undecided on major.
Rommell Jackson 6-0/170 DB Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Summit HS) Video Link
An honorable-mention All-Conference pick for coach Channon Hall at Mansfield Summitt High School in Texas ... the son of Nakia Dixon ... plans to major in criminal justice.
Ben Lambton 6-3/235 DL Nixa, Mo. (Nixa HS) Video Link
A first-team All-Conference pick on the offensive line and second-team All-Conference pick on the defensive line as a senior was also a first-team All-Area pick on both lines and third-team All-State pick as a defensive lineman as a senior ... played for coach Richard Rehagen and the Eagles at Nixa HS ... the son of Dennis and Allison Lambton ... plans to major in education.
Anthony Love 6-2/260 DE Romeoville, Ill (Arizona Western College) Video Link
A transfer from Arizona Western College where he helped his team to a 22-2 record over the past two years ... prepped at Romeoville HS for coach Imbordino where he was an All-Conference, All-Area and All-State pick at defensive end ... Also a track athlete in high school ... the son of Antoinette and Anthony Love ... plans to major in business.
Ian Marshall 6-2/240 DT Springfield, Mo. (Glendale HS) Video Link
A two-time All-Conference and All-District selection, while earning All-State honors as a senior ... played for coach Michael Mauk and the Falcons at Glendale HS ... The son of John Penny ... undecided on major.
Jaylon McDaniel 6-0/175 DB Wynne, Ark. (Wynne HS) Video Link
A two-time All-Conference pick, he was an All-State pick for coach Chris Hill and the Yellow Jackets at Wynne (Ark.) HS ... Helped his team to a state runner-up finish twice ... high school teammate of fellow signee Devontai Pounds ... the son of Carla Hopkins and Calvin McDaniel ... plans to major in business communications.
Pascal Mondombo 6-1/185 WR Trophy Club, Texas (Byron Nelson HS) Video Link
Trey Odom 5-9/160 DB Katy, Texas (Katy HS) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-District pick for coach Gary Joseph and the Tigers of Katy (Texas) HS ... Finished his senior season with 45 tackles, 26 solo, with four interceptions and eight passes broken up ... Also named an Academic All-District pick as a junior ... Also lettered in track and field in high school ... the son of Clayton and Kathy Odom ... plans to major in kinesiology.
Keagan Peters 5-8/160 K Carl Junction, Mo. (Carl Junction HS) Video Link
All-Conference, All-District and All-State for coach Doug Buckmaster and the Bulldogs at Carl Junction HS ... Also was an All-Conference and All-District pick as a soccer player earning Player of the Year honors as a senior ... the son of Aaron and Jami Peters ... plans to major in business.
Devin Phelps 6-3/275 OL Cassville, Mo. (Cassville HS) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-District pick for coach Lance Parnell and the Wildcats at Cassville HS ... the son of Dale and Sarah Phelps ... plans to major in physical therapy at Southern.
Devontai Pounds 6-0/165 WR Wynne, Ark. (Wynne HS) Video Link
Three-time All-State pick at wide receiver for coach Chris Hill and the Yellow Jackets at Wynne (Ark.) HS ... a high school teammate of fellow signee Jaylon McDaniel ... Also lettered in basketball ... the son of Aisha Williams ... plans to major in business at Southern.
Leevi Rauch 6-2/218 DE Joplin, Mo. (Joplin HS) Video Link
Played defensive line for coach Curtis Jasper and the Eagles of Joplin High School ... the son of Robert and Collisha Rauch ... plans to major in education.
Carter Rees 6-1/170 SS Mustang, Okla. (Mustang HS) Video Link
A four-time All-conference pick for coach Jeremy Dombeck and the Broncos of Mustang (Okla.) HS ... As a senior ... he recorded 67 tackles with three interceptions and six blocked kicks ... Was also a state finalist as part of the 4x100m relay team in track and field ... the son of Jarrod and Patricia Rees ... pans to major in business and biology.
Korey Robinette 5-11/170 ATH Reeds Spring, Mo. (Reeds Spring HS) Video Link
A two-time All-Conference and All-Area pick as a defensive back and running back for coach Lance Gosch and the Wolves of Reeds Spring High School ... Also was an All-State honoree in track and field in the events of 4x100m, 4x200m, 100m and 200m ... the grandson of Linda and Jack Raplee ... undecided on his major.
Blaize Schrader 6-1/300 OL Oologah, Okla. (Oologah HS) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-District pick for coach Brandon Craig and Oolagah (Okla.) HS ... Helped his team to two District Championships and three state playoffs ... Also lettered three times in wrestling ... the son of Jerry and Charisma Schrader ... a pre-dentistry major.
Coleman Scott 6-2/180 QB Neosho, Mo. (Neosho HS) Video Link
A first-team All-Conference pick for coach Dustin Baldwin and the Wildcats at Neosho High School ... As a senior, Scott threw for 2,600 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, while running for 900 yards and 12 scores ... Also lettered in basketball ... the son of Doug and Debbie Scott ... plans to major in accounting.
Thomas Smith, Jr. 6-3/200 ROV Florence, Ala. (Florence HS) Video Link
Smith played for coach JB Wallace and the Falcons of Florence (Ala.) HS ... He lettered in track and field, as well, where he competed in the hurdles, high jump and 400m ... the son of Thomas Smith, Sr. ... plans to major in health promotion and wellness.
Austin Starkey 5-11/195 LB/WR Lebanon, Mo. (Buffalo HS) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-Region pick at both linebacker and wide receiver for coach Mark Jackson and the Bison of Buffalo HS ... as a senior, he recorded 126 tackles, 35 tackles for a loss with five sacks ... Also recorded 700 yards as a receiver and running back ... An All-State pick as a track and field athlete, as well ... the son of Chris and Mindy Starkey ... plans to major in business.
Max Thurman 6-3/270 OL Fayetteville, Ark. (Fayetteville HS) Video Link
A first-team All-Conference pick as an offensive lineman for coach Bill Blankenship at Fayetteville HS ... the son of Crystal Costa ... undecided on his major.
Ross Wagers 6-8/290 OL Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley SW HS) Video Link
A first-team All-Conference pick as a senior ... played right tackle for coach Anthony Orrick and Blue Valley Southwest High School ... the son of Mike and Trish Wagers ... plans to major in business.
Bryce Wagner 6-3/215 DE Springfield, Mo. (Hillcrest HS) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-Region selection for coach John Beckham at Hillcrest High School ... As a senior, he recorded 74 tackles, with 10 for a loss, and two sacks ... the son of Jeremy and Heather Wagner ... plans to major in athletic training.
Ty Woltkamp 5-9/190 RB Amsterdam, Mo. (Drexel HS) Video Link
An All-Conference, All-District and All-State pick at running back for coach Ryan Hoden at Drexel HS ... finished his senior year with 2,311 yards rushing ... led the state in rushing yards as a senior ... the son of Becky Woltkamp ... plans to major in accounting.
Raoshun Young 6-1/245 DT Little Rock, Ark. (McCellen HS) Video Link
An All-Conference and All-State pick for coach Maurice Moody at McCellen HS ... son of Angela Young ... undecided on future major.
Mid-Year Transfers Already Here On Campus
Chris Barnett 6-6/285 DL/LB Hurst Texas (Michigan) Video Link
Christian Benavidez 6-1/290 OL Pasadena, Texas (Trinity Valley CC) Video Link
Transfers to MSSU from Trinity Valley CC .... Played both sides of the ball at TVCC where he had 40 tackles and three sacks as a sophomore ... In high school he was an All-Conference, All-District and All-State pick ... the son of Lorena and Rudy Benavidez ... undecided on major.
Zuri Buchanan 6-0/190 WR Red Oak, Texas (Dodge City CC) Video Link
A wide receiver from Dodge City Community College where he helped them to a conference championship in 2015 ... Plans on majoring in Engineering at Southern ... Son of Carisa Austin.
Cody Gilroy 6-4/310 OL Athens, Texas (Trinity Valley CC) Video Link
An offensive lineman from Trinity Valley Community College ... Selected as interior lineman of the year at Checotah High School ... He was also selected as a First Team All-Conference long snapper ... At Trinity Valley Community College he was selected as a First Team All-Conference long snapper ... He also helped Trinity Valley CC to a SWJCFC Championship and a Heart of Texas Bowl victory ... Plans on majoring in Education at Southern ... Son of Angie Lewis.
Aaron Leo 6-6/315 OL Boca Raton, Fla. (Fort Scott CC) Video Link
An offensive lineman from Fort Scott Community College ... Leo was selected on the All-County team as a senior at Olympic Heights Community High School ... He made the honor roll at Fort Scott Community college ... He will be majoring in Criminal Justice at Southern ... Son of Mona Brown.
Andre Long 6-4/210 WR Baldwin Park, Calif. (Citrus College) Video Link
Came to Southern from Citrus College where he was selected first team All-Montview Conference ... He accumulated 1,006 yards receiving with 9 touchdowns at William Workman High School at Citrus College ... He will be majoring in Kinesiology at Southern ... Son of Gladys Mendoza and Andre Long Sr.
Cahlil Porter 5-10/180 CB Amarillo, Texas (Moorpark College) Video Link
Comes to Southern from Moorpark College ... He played cornerback and wide receiver at Tascosa High School ... Plans on majoring in business at Southern ... Son of Gwen Fields and Carlin Porter.
Hunter Reed 5-9/180 K/P Peoria, Ill. (Dunlap HS) Video Link
Prepped at Dunlap High School for coach Brett Cazalet ... He is the all time lading scorer at Dunlap, recording 109 career points ... Reed is 70/72 on PATs, the two misses due to blocks ... He is 13/18 on field goals, and 6/7 on field goals 39 yards or further ... Reed holds a 34.3 yard average for his punts on 78 attempts ... Reed was selected to the First Team All-Midillini Conference his junior and senior season ... His senior season he was selected to the First Team All-Area football team ... He also made the All-State team ... Reed was selected to K/P for team USA for 3 consecutive International Bowl Games against Team Canada ... Reed was also selected to K/P for the East Team in the Underclassmen US Army All-American Bowl where he kicked the winning PAT ... He plans on majoring in Health Sciences at Southern ... He is the son of John and Isabelle Reed.
Mason Stipp 6-2/295 DL Nixa, Mo. (Nixa HS) Video Link
Prepped at Nixa High School for coach Richard Rehagen ... His junior year he was selected as Second Team All-Conference and Second Team All-District for the defensive line, earning First Team All-District and All-Conference his senior year. He was also awarded third team All-State for defensive line. He earned an All-Conference Honorable Mention for offensive line his senior season, earning All-District honors as well. Stipp plans on majoring in Biology at Southern. He is the son of Angela Stipp.
Jackson Taylor 6-5/230 TE/WR Douglass, Kan. (Fort Scott CC) Video Link
Played at Fort Scott Community College where he started for four games at Fort Scott Community College ... Earned honorable mention All-Conference his junior and senior year at Douglass High School ... He will be majoring in Political Science at Southern. Son of Jeff Taylor.
Devante Thomas 5/10/175 CB Athens, Texas (Trinity Valley CC) Video Link
Played at Trinity Valley Community College where he recorded 65 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 22 pass breakups ... He played four years at Billy Ryan High School ... He plans on majoring in Criminal Justice at Southern. He is the son of Sharon Kennedy.
Dante Vandeven 6-2/190 QB Jackson, Mo. (Southeast Missouri State) Video Link
2016: Played in three games for the Redhawks.
2015: Named Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year and garnered OVC All-Newcomer honors...Started his rookie campaign at No. 3 on Southeast's depth chart...Took over as the Redhawks starting quarterback in the second half at nationally-ranked Indiana State and started the final eight games of the season...Entered that game late in the third quarter and led Southeast to 21 fourth-quarter points and a near road upset of the Sycamores...Completed 155-of-250 passes for 1,568 yards and 11 touchdowns, and rushed for 292 yards and another six TDs...Became Southeast's first true freshman quarterback to throw for over 1,000 yards in a season since 1999.
Prep: Two-time second-team media selection at Jackson High School...Completed 58 percent of his passes for 2,210 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for 954 yards (6.0 avg.) and 19 TDs as a senior...Threw for 2,240 yards with 22 touchdowns and rushed for 913 yards and 20 TDs as a junior...Led the Indians to the state quarterfinals in consecutive seasons.
Personal: Born January 13, 1997...Majoring in Marketing...Son of Jennifer Farmer-Henry... Also recruited by Southern Illinois and Central Missouri.
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