The Missouri Southern football team announced its 2020 National Signing Day Class as head coach Jeff Sims talked about the class at a press conference inside the North Endzone Facility today.
The list is strong with Missouri student-athletes with more than two dozen coming from the Show-Me-State. Complete bios for each of the student-athletes are listed below. More student-athletes will be added in the coming days so be sure to check back for updates.
2020 Signing Day Bios
Antwan Baker - 6-2 - 167 - DB - Cahokia, Ill. - Cahokia HS
Prepped at Cahokia HS for coach John Clay where he was a first-team All-Conference selection ... finished his senior season with 63 tackles and one interception ... also a member of the basketball and track and field teams ... son of Letrice Baker ... plans to major in nursing.
Greg Birkhead - 6-6 - 215 - DL - St. Louis, Mo. - Webster Groves HS
Prepped at Webster Groves HS for coach Clifford Ice ... three-year letter winner ... All-Conference selection ... Also a member of the basketball team ... son of Annetta Birkhead ... plans to major in education.
James Boyd - 6-2 - 225 - DL - Joplin, Mo. - Joplin HS
Played for coach Curtis Jasper of Joplin HS ... Helped the Eagles to a state runner-up finish in 2019 ... three-year letter winner ... All-Conference and All-Area ... Also a member of the baseball team ... son of Jerry and Norman Boyd ... plans to major in business.
Caleb Carvin - 5-11 - 178 - RB/ATH - St. Louis, Mo. - Normandy HS
Played for coach Ty Baker at Normandy High School ... two-year letter winner ... All-Conference and League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior ... Also All-Conference as a junior ... participated in track and field, as well ... son of Tamika Carvin ... plans to major in health science.
Maurion Clemons - 6-1 - 205 - LB - St. Louis, Mo. - Webster Groves HS
Played for coach Clifford Ice at Webster Groves HS ... two-year letter winner ... All-Conference, All-District and All-State as a senior ... led his team in tackles as a senior ... son of Camilla Simmons ... plans to major in business.
Clayton Cordova - 6-6 - 300 - OL - Aurora, Mo. - Aurora HS
Two-year letter winner for coach Craig Weldy at Aurora HS ... Two-time All-Conference and All-District selection ... team captain ... son of Christine Ediger Cordova ... plans to major in accounting.
Lester Davis - 6-7 -300 - OL - Independence, Mo. - William Chrisman
Prepped at William Chrisman HS where he was a two-year letter winner for coach Matthew Perry ... Also played basketball at WCHS ... the son of LaTonya Webster ... plans to major in business.
Athan Duncan - 6-4 - 303 - OL/DL - Tahlequah, Okla. - Sequoya HS
Played for coach Brandon Richardson at Sequoya HS ... helped his team to a state semi-final appearance as a senior ... also played baseball ... son of Kenith and Verlita Duncan and Starla Slinker ... plans to major in business.
Loren Fortune - 5-10 - 180 - WR/RB - Florrisant, Mo. - Chaminade Prep
Comes from Chaminade College Prep High School where he was a three-year letter winner for coach Antione Torrey ... was a running back, wide receiver and a kick returner for the Red Devils ... finished his career with 1,770 rushing yards, 1,340 receiving yards, 36 total touchdowns and one passing score ... was a three time All-Conference pick, as well as earning All-District and All-State honors ... the son of Loren and Sarah Fortune ... plans to major in communications.
Cole Haven - 6-1 - 175- DB/WR - Fate, Texas - Shelton School
Haven comes from Sheldon School where he was an All-Conference pick at both wide receiver and defensive back for the Chargers ... Played for coach Mark Malcolm where he was also an All-District pick at both positions ... Also a member of the track and field team where he was an All-State member of the 4x400 and 4x200 relay teams ... son of Latasha Roberts ... plans to major in engineering.
Jeremiah Jones - 6-5 - 210 - DE/TE - St. Louis, Mo. - Lindbergh HS
Jones was a four-year letter winner for coach John Randle at Lindbergh HS ... finished his career with 212 tackles, 44 sacks and 12 forced fumbles ... helped his team to three district championships, two state appearances and one state championship ... also a member of the track and field team ... son of Michael Jones ... plans to major in kinesiology.
Garrett Landis - 5-10 - 173 - K - Joplin, Mo. - Joplin HS
Played for coach Curtis Jasper of Joplin HS ... Helped the Eagles to a state runner-up finish in 2019 ... four-year letter winner ... set the Missouri HS record for most PAT's and is currently No. 3 on the Missouri list for most points scored by a kicker ... three-time All-Conference and All-District, was an All-State pick as a senior ... an All-Academic selection ... also a member of the track and field and power lifting teams at JHS ... the son of Michael and Brandi Landis ... plans to major in pre-physical therapy.
Dakari Lee - 5-10 - 165 - DB - Dallas, Texas - James Madison HS
Prepped at James Madison HS for coach Marcus Gates ... two-time All-Conference and All-District selection ... finished his senior season with five interceptions, nine pass break ups and one fumble recovery for a score ... the son of Deverand and Rae'Mesha Lewis ... undecided on future major.
Jordan Lewis - 6-2 - 235 - DE - Lebanon, Mo. - Lebanon HS
Prepped at Lebanon HS for coach Will Christian ... Also a member of the basketball team ... son of Steve Lewis ... plans to major in education.
Saxon Lewis - 6-3 - 225 - DE - The Colony, Texas - Hebron HS
Prepped at Hebron HS where he was a three-time letter winner for coach Brian Brazil and the Hawks ... two-time All-Conference selection ... also participated in track and field at Hebron HS ... the son of Kelley and Heather Lewis ... plans to major in industrial engineering technology.
Noah Malone - 5-9 - 215 - LB - Chicago, Ill. - Morgan Park HS
Prepped at Morgan Park HS for coach Chris James ... All-Conference and All-City selection ... helped team to the state tournament ... also a member of the track and field team ... state qualifier as a relay team member ... son of Troy and Michelle Malone ... undecided on future major.
Tony McMiller - 6-2 - 200 - LB - St. Louis, Mo. - McCleur HS
Prepped at McCluer HS for coach Howard Brown ... All-Conference selection ... also a member of the track and field team at McCluer ... twin brother of incoming freshman Torre McMiller ... son of Valerie McMiller ... plans to major in communications.
Torre McMiller - 6-3 - 220 - DE - St. Louis, Mo. - McCleur HS
Prepped at McCluer HS for coach Howard Brown ... also a member of the track and field team at McCluer ... twin brother of incoming freshman Torre McMiller ... son of Valerie McMiller ... plans to major in social work.
Ryan Merriweather - 6-0 - 265 - DL/OL - Florissant, Mo. - Lutheran North HS
A three-time state champion for Coach Carl Reed and Lutheran North HS ... was a two-time All-Conference and All-Metro selection, while also twice being named All-State ... helped his team to an undefeated state championship in his senior season ... son of Rolando and Monica Merriweather ... plans to major in information technology.
Kendrick Miller - 6-2 - 245 - DL - Little Rock, Ark. - Bryant HS
Prepped at Bryant HS where he was a two-year letter winner for the Hornets ... A two-time Arkansas State Champion ... the son of Angela and Kenneth Miller ... plans to major in education.
Kennedy Miller - 6-2 - 230 - DL - Little Rock, Ark. - Bryant HS
Prepped at Bryant HS where he was a two-year letter winner for the Hornets ... A two-time Arkansas State Champion ... two-time team captain ... was the Defensive MVP for the 2019 Arkansas Class 7A Championship Game ... finished his senior season with 27.5 tackles, 8.5 sacks and six TFL ... the son of Angela and Kenneth Miller ... plans to major in civil engineering/math.
Robert Mims - 6-0 - 174 - DB - Bolingbrook, Ill. - Bolingbrook HS
Prepped at Bolingbrook HS for coach John Ivlow ... son of Ethel and William Kennebrew ... plans to major in communications.
Darin Oplotnik - 6-0 - 210 - DL - Fair Grove, Mo. - Fair Grove HS
Prepped at Fair Grove HS where he was a four-year letter winner for coach Bill Vorhis and the Eagles ... two-time All-Conference selection, was the Conference Defensive Player of the Year twice ... two-time All-Area and All-State ... also a member of the track and field, basketball and baseball teams at Fair Grove ... son of Brad an Anita Oplotnik (mother is a member of the MSSU Board of Governors and a MSSU Athletics Hall of Famer) ... undecided on future major.
David Oplotnik - 6-5 - 190 - QB/OLB - Fair Grove, Mo. - Fair Grove HS
Prepped at Fair Grove HS where he was a four-year letter winner for coach Bill Vorhis and the Eagles ... finished his career with over 2,500 passing yards and 28 touchdowns, while rushing the ball for over 500 yards ... first-team All-Conference at quarterback and linebacker as a senior, while being named the conference Offensive Player of the Year ... Two-time All-Conferene ... two-time All-Area ... also a member of the basketball and track and field teams at Fair Grove ... Helped his teams to three Conference Championships in football, two in basketball and two in track and field ... three-time Academic All-State pick ... son of Brad an Anita Oplotnik (mother is a member of the MSSU Board of Governors and a MSSU Athletics Hall of Famer) ... plans to major in business.
David Robinson - 6-5 - 275 - OL/DL - St. Louis, Mo. - McCluer HS
Prepped at McCleur HS where he was a two-year letter winner ... also participated in track and field ... Was a two-time All-Conference selection and was an All-State selection as a senior ... Son of Kamesha Stewart ... majoring in pre-physical therapy.
De'Aviyon Rockett - 5-11 - 180 - RB/DB - Calumet City, Ill. - Thornwood HS
Four-year letter winner for the Thunderbirds of Thornwood HS ... finished his career with 70 touchdowns, seven interceptions, one pick six, 115 tackles, seven forced fumbles, five sacks and three kickoff returns for a score ... a two-time All-Conference pick ... the son of Vekinna Lewis ... plans to major in mechanical engineering.
Roni Rutledge - 6-2 - 190 - RB/LB - St. Louis, Mo. - Lutheran North HS
A three-time state champion for Coach Carl Reed and Lutheran North HS ... An All-Conference selection ... helped his team to an undefeated state championship in his senior season ... the son of Rowena Rutledge ... majoring in business.
Terrell Sanderson - 6-0 - 215 - LB - Bridgeton, Mo. - Patonville HS
Prepped at Patonville HS where he was a two-time All-Conference pick in football, track and field and wrestling ... helped his team to a 2017 state runner-up and a 2018 Conference Championship ... the son of Terrilyn Dunn ... plans to major in industrial engineering technology.
Ryan Schleimer - 6-5 - 235 - DE - Roselle, Ill. - Lake Park HS
Prepped at Lake Park HS for coach Chris Roll ... also a member of the track and field teams, Schleimer was an All-Conference pick as a senior on the football field ... the son of Beth and Charles Schleimer ... undecided on future major.
Carl Sharp - 6-0 - 172 - ATH - Black Jack, Mo. - Hazelwood Central HS
Prepped at Hazelwood Central HS ... All-Conference selection that finished his season with 17 receptions for 331 yards and three scores, including 47 rush attempts and 144 yards with a score ... also had 77 tackles, a sack and two interceptions on the other side of the ball ... Also a member of the basketball team ... son of Sheena Franklin ... undecided on future major.
Jordan Smith - 5-11 - 160 - WR - St. Louis, Mo. - Lutheran North HS
A three-time state champion for Coach Carl Reed and Lutheran North HS ... An All-Conference, All-Metro and All-State selection ... helped his team to an undefeated state championship in his senior season ... also a member of the basketball and track and field teams ... son of Michael Smith ... plans to major in sports management.
Kaden Solverud - 6-2 - 230 - DL - O'Fallon, Mo. - Fort Zumwalt West HS
Prepped at Fort Zumwalt West HS ... First-team All-Conference pick as a senior ... Also participated in basketball at Fort Zumwalt West ... son of Karen and Daniel Knop ... undecided on future major.
Nick Stepney Jr. - 6-2 - 235 - LB - Saint Peters, Mo. - Fort Zumwalt East HS
A four-time letter winner in football and three-time letter winner in track and field at Fort Zumwalt East HS ... Three-time All-Conference and All-District ... Also participated in basketball ... son of Nick and Tiffany Stepney ... plans to major in education.
Santiair Thomas - 6-3 - 190 - DB - Hot Springs, Ark. - Hot Springs HS
Thomas prepped at Hot Springs HS for coach Darrell Burnett ... A two-time All-Conference and All-State pick in both football and basketball for the Trojans ... also participated in track and field ... the son of Santanna Ware ... undecided on future major.
DeAndre Turner - 6-4 - 215 - LB/DE - Bolingbrook, Ill. - Bolingbrook HS
Prepped at Bolingbrook HS for coach John Ivlow ... the son of Deandre Turner Sr. ... plans to major in business.
Zane Tyler - 6-2 - 300 - OL - Krum, Texas - Krum HS
Prepped at Krum HS for coach Robby Clark ... three-time letter winner in football and in track and field ... Three-time All-Conference selection ... son of Jeremy Tyler ... plans to major in accounting.
Charlton Watson Jr. - 6-2 - 211 - LB - St. Charles, Mo. - Francis Howell HS
A four-time letter winner at Francis Howell HS for coach Brent Chojnacki ... was a two-time All-Conference pick, while earning All-District and All-Metro honors as a senior ... three-time All-Academic pick ... finished his career with 227 tackles, 22 TFL, five interceptions, nine sacks, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and two pick sixes ... son of Mary and Charlton Watson ... plans to major in sports management.
Demetrius Washington - 6-0 - 180 - WR - St. Louis, Mo. - Riverview Gardens HS
Prepped at Riverview Gardens HS for coach Lee Brown ... a first-team All-Conference pick ... son of Ebony Washington ... undecided on future major.
Jaiden West - 6-1 - 194 - DB - Oklahoma City, Okla. - Moore HS
Prepped at Moore HS for coach Brad Hill and the Lions ... An All-Conference pick as a senior was also an All-City, All-District and All-Area pick ... finished his career with 84 tackles, 10 pass break ups, one fumble recovery, and 11 interceptions ... Also competed on the track and field team ... the son of Tanisha Walker ... plans to major in business.
Dionnte White - 6-0 - 230 - DL - Ferguson, Mo. - Trinity Catholic HS
An All-Conference, All-District and All-State pick at Trinity Catholic for coach John Randle ... also participated in basketball and track and field at Trinity Catholic ... finished his career with 30 sacks and 187 tackles ... son of Deyunna White ... undecided on future major.
Griffin Wilder - 6-1 - 225 - DE - Eldridge, Iowa - North Scott HS
An All-Conference pick at North Scott HS for coach Kevin Tippett and the Lancers ... the son of Paula and Pat Wilder ... undecided on future major.
Donte Williams - 6-5 - 225 - DE - Collinsville, Ill. - Collinsville HS
Williams prepped at Collinsville HS for coach Mike Popovich ... A two-time All-Conference selection for the Kahoks ... the son of Marlene Bobo ... plans to major in business.
Traevon Williams - 6-4 - 330 - DL - Hazelwood, Mo. - Hazelwood West HS
Prepped at Hazelwood West HS where he was a three-year letter winner for coach Rory Seals ... a first-team All-Conference pick and a member of the St. Louis Post Dispatch Super 30 team ... undecided on future major.
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