COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz announced Wednesday that 17 student-athletes have signed scholarship aid agreements to join the Tigers gridiron program.
Mizzou’s signing class ranks No. 18 and No. 19 nationally by On3.com and 247Sports.com, respectively, and marks the fourth time under Drinkwitz in which the Tigers inked a top-25 recruiting class.
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The class includes three offensive linemen, three wide receivers, two defensive ends, two linebackers, two running backs, one cornerback, one defensive tackle, one quarterback, one safety and one tight end.
A total of 10 states are represented in the group with four from Missouri, three from Ohio, two from Illinois and Texas, and one each from Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, the Tigers signed the No. 1 player from the state of Missouri for the second consecutive year.
The signing class of 2025 consists of: CJ Bass III (S | St. Louis, Mo.), Marquise Davis (RB | Cleveland, Ohio), Jason Dowell (DT | Cahokia, Ill.), Henry Fenuku (OL | Fort Worth, Texas), DaMarion Fowlkes (WR | Montgomery Village, Md.), Brendon Haygood (RB | Wylie, Texas), Javion Hilson (DE | Cocoa, Fla.), Daeden Hopkins (DE | Hermann, Mo.), Keiton Jones (OL | Coffeyville, Kan.), Jason King (LB | St. Louis, Mo.), Jack Lange (OL | Eureka, Mo.), Mark Manfred III (CB | Marietta, Ga.), Dante McClellan (LB | Canton, Ohio), Donovan Olugbode (WR | Chicago, Ill.), Dakotah Terrell (TE | Pocola, Okla.), Shaun Terry II (WR | Ironton, Ohio), and Matt Zollers (QB | Royersford, Pa.).
The group is comprised of 14 players ranked in the top-20 in their respective states with four players ranked nationally in the top 100.
Bass III, Davis, Fenuku, Hilson, King, Manfred III, McClellan, Olugbode, Terry II, and Zollers are expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025.
Signing Day List:
CJ Bass III S | 6-2 | 187 | St. Louis, Mo. (East St. Louis Senior [Ill.])
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered three seasons at East St. Louis Senior under head coach Darren Sunkett
- Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and On3.com
- Listed as the No. 4, No. 10, No. 12 and No. 14 prospect in the state of Illinois by Rivals.com, On3.com, ESPN.com, and 247Sports.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 7 safety in the country by Rivals.com
- Led East St. Louis to a three-year ledger of 35-6, including three consecutive state championship game appearances with two titles as a sophomore and senior
- Compiled 244 tackles, including 160 solo stops, 1.0 sack, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries
- Named an all-state selection as a senior
- Born on March 16, 2007
- Son of Charles Bass and Jawaunaka Jordan
Marquise Davis RB | 6-0 | 204 | Cleveland, Ohio (Cleveland Heights)
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered three years at Cleveland Heights under head coach Mac Stephens
- Consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com
- Charted as the No. 5, No. 7, No. 9 and No. 10 prospect from the state of Ohio according to ESPN.com, On3.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Listed as the No. 7, No. 14, No. 16 and No. 16 running back nationally according to ESPN.com, On3.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Led Cleveland Heights to a 27-9 overall record, including three consecutive regional appearances with a semifinal showing during junior season
- Registered over 3,800 rushing yards and 58 touchdowns during final two seasons
- Named the 2023 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Ohio and Cleveland.com‘s Offensive Player of the Year, while also finishing as a Mr. Football Award finalist
- Born on October 26, 2006
- Son of Melvin and Marlene King
Jason Dowell DT | 6-3 | 295 | Cahokia, Ill. (Althoff Catholic)
- Lettered four years at Althoff Catholic under head coach Austin Frazier
- Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and On3.com
- Listed as the No. 12, No. 13, No. 14 and No. 15 prospect in the state of Illinois by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com, ESPN.com and On3.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 27 defensive tackle nationally according to Rivals.com
- Led Althoff Catholic to a 33-12 record, including a 24-2 mark during final two seasons
- Helped the Crusaders to three playoff appearances and a state championship title as a senior
- Tallied 263 tackles, 72.0 tackles for loss, and 43.0 sacks during high school career
- Named a two-time all-state selection
- Born on April 2, 2007
- Son of Tammie Dowell
Henry Fenuku OL | 6-3 | 285 | Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley)
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered three years at North Crowley under head coach Ray Gates
- Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and On3.com
- Listed as the No. 46, No. 50, and No. 59 prospect in the state of Texas by Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and On3.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 19 and No. 23 offensive guard nationally according to Rivals.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Helped North Crowley to a 39-2 overall record, including three consecutive state playoff appearances with a Texas 6A D-I semifinal showing during junior season
- Named a three-time all-district selection and a finalist for the Dave Campbell Texas Football Super Team
- Born on March 12, 2007
- Son of Eric Fenuku and Diana Owusu
DaMarion Fowlkes WR | 5-9 | 175 | Montgomery Village, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel)
- Lettered three years at Our Lady of Good Counsel under head coach Andy Stefanelli
- Rated a four-star prospect according to 247Sports.com and On3.com and a three-star prospect by ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 7 and No. 8 prospect in the state of Maryland by 247Sports.com and On3.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 22 and No. 23 wide receiver nationally according to 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Helped Our Lady of Good Counsel to a 25-9 overall record, including a 10-1 mark and a WCAC championship during junior season
- Named a two-time all-WCAC selection and a first team all-met recipient as a senior
- During senior season, recorded 47 receptions for 761 yards (16.19) with four touchdowns and added five punt returns for scores and one kickoff return for a touchdown to assume 1,247 all-purpose yards
- Led the league in receiving yards (857) and touchdowns (11) during junior campaign
- Born on January 4, 2007
- Son of Davon and Dawn Fowlkes
Brendon Haygood RB | 5-10 | 190 | Wylie, Texas (Sachse)
- Lettered three years at Sachse under head coach Mark Behrens
- Rated a four-star prospect according to On3.com and a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 51 prospect in the state of Texas by 247Sports.com and On3.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 24, No. 25 and No. 37 running back nationally according to 247Sports.com, On3.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Helped lead Sachse to 21 victories, including three consecutive playoff appearances
- Registered 315 rushes for 2,704 yards (8.58) with 30 touchdowns and 11 receptions for 185 yards (16.82) with one score
- Set a school record with 386 rushing yards in a single game during senior season
- Named 9-6A District MVP and two-time team offensive MVP, while earning 10-time MaxPreps.com Offensive Player of the Game honors
- Born on December 4, 2006
- Son of Courtney and Mikeishla Taylor
Javion Hilson DE | 6-4 | 240 | Cocoa, Fla. (Cocoa)
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered four years at Cocoa under head coach Ryan Schneider
- Rated a five-star prospect by Rivals.com and a four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and On3.com as well as the No. 16, No. 49, No. 69 and No. 77 overall prospect nationally by Rivals.com, On3.com, 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Listed as the No. 3, No. 7, No. 10 and No. 12 prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com, On3.com, 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 1, No. 4, No. 6 and No. 11 defensive end nationally according to Rivals.com, On3.com, 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Helped Cocoa to a 34-7 three-year record, including two consecutive state championships as a sophomore and junior and a state semifinal showing as a senior with the season still going
- Compiled 202 tackles, 61.0 tackles for loss, 38.5 sacks, three passes defended, three fumble recoveries, eight caused fumbles, two blocked field goals and two safeties during final three seasons
- Selected a 2025 Navy All-American and will participate in the annual East vs. West matchup at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
- Born on February 3, 2006
- Son of Taqueria Busby
Daeden Hopkins DE | 6-6 | 225 | Hermann, Mo. (Hermann)
- Lettered four years at Hermann under head coach Jed Leeper
- Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and On3.com
- Listed as the No. 2, No. 2 and No. 3 prospect from the state of Missouri according to 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 19 and No. 23 edge nationally according to 247Sports.com and On3.com, respectively
- Helped Hermann to 28 victories, including four consecutive playoff appearances and a Four Rivers Conference title as a junior
- Registered 78 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 16.0 sacks, five passes defended and four forced fumbles
- Also recorded 968 receiving yards with 15 touchdowns as a tight end
- Named two-time Central Missouri Media first team selection as a defensive lineman and tight end, Class 2 all-district and all-state as well as a Washington Missourian all-area recipient
- Born on March 31, 2007
- Son of Lannie Hopkins and Rachel Korman
Keiton Jones OL | 6-4 | 315 | Coffeyville, Kan. (Field Kindley Memorial)
- Lettered four years at Field Kindley Memorial under head coach Deonta Wade
- Rated a four-star prospect by On3.com and a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 6, No. 7, No. 7 and No. 11 prospect in the state of Kansas by On3.com, 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 29 and No. 30 interior offensive lineman nationally according to On3.com and 247Sports.com
- Helped Field Kindley Memorial to 16 victories, including a playoff appearance as a junior
- Also recorded 36 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and one pass defended on defense
- Named an all-state and all-SEK league selection
- Two-time state powerlifting champion
- Born on May 24, 2007
- Son of Arvetta Clark
Jason King LB | 6-1 | 220 | St. Louis, Mo. (De Smet Jesuit)
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered four years at De Smet Jesuit under head coach John Meritt
- Consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com
- Charted as the No. 8, No. 11, No. 11, and No. 13 prospect from the state of Missouri according to 247Sports.com, Rivals.com, On3.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Listed as the No. 28 and No. 36 inside linebacker nationally according to Rivals.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Helped De Smet Jesuit to a 37-13 overall ledger, including four consecutive playoff appearances and a showing in the state championship game during senior season
- Compiled 249 tackles, 36.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, and four interceptions
- Named a two-time all-conference recipient and an all-metro and all-state selection as a junior
- Born on August 31, 2006
- Son of Michael and Stephanie King
Jack Lange OL | 6-8 | 300 | Eureka, Mo. (Eureka)
- Lettered three years at Eureka under head coach Jake Sumner
- Consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com and rated as the No. 88 and No. 103 overall prospect nationally by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
- Consensus No. 1 prospect from the state of Missouri according to 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com
- Charted as the No. 9, No. 13, No. 14 and No. 19 overall offensive tackle prospects by On3.com, 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Helped guided Eureka to a 17-6 record during final two seasons, including an appearance in the state semifinals
- Did not allow a sack and limited opponents to only four pressures as a junior and senior
- Selected a 2025 Navy All-American and will participate in the annual East vs. West matchup at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
- Named a two-time all-conference, all-district, all-metro and all-state selection, while also being tabbed the Suburban Gold Lineman of the Year as a senior
- Born on March 6, 2007
- Son of Kevin and Kelly Lange
Mark Manfred III CB | 6-1 | 175 | Marietta, Ga. (Sprayberry)
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered four seasons at Sprayberry under head coach Brett Vavra
- Consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com
- Listed as the No. 56 and No. 63 prospect in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 44 and No. 48 cornerback nationally according to 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Helped Sprayberry to 24 victories, including 11 wins during senior season, and three consecutive playoff appearances with a quarterfinal showing as a senior
- Compiled 143 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 14 passes defended, and one forced fumble, while also accumulating 1,363 receiving yards on 67 receptions with 13 touchdowns on offense
- Named a two-time first team all-region selection and the regional 6-5A Athlete of the Year
- Born on November 1, 2006
- Son of Donisha Bryant
Dante McClellan LB | 6-1 | 210 | Canton, Ohio (McKinley)
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered three seasons at McKinley under head coach Antonio Hall
- Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com
- Listed as the No. 12, No. 13, No. 14 and No. 15 prospect in the state of Ohio according to On3.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 29, No. 32 and No. 34 linebacker nationally by Rivals.com, ESPN.com and On3.com, respectively
- Helped lead McKinley to 23 victories and three-straight Federal League Championships with back-to-back regional semifinal showings as a junior and senior
- Tallied 174 tackles, 34.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, three interceptions, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble during final two seasons
- Named Division 1 NEO Inland District Defensive Player of the Year
- Born on August 11, 2006
- Son of David McClellan, Raven Chavers, and Toshia McClellan
Donovan Olugbode WR | 6-2 | 201 | Chicago, Ill. (IMG Academy [Fla.])
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered three seasons at IMG Academy in Florida under head coach Billy Miller and one season at Montini Catholic in Illinois under head coach Brian Giffin
- Consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com and rated as the No. 46 and No. 68 overall prospect nationally by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
- Listed as the No. 9, No. 10, No. 15 and No. 22 prospect from the state of Florida according to 247Sports.com, Rivals.com, On3.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 9, No. 11, No. 15 and No. 20 overall wide receiver prospect by Rivals.com, 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Helped lead IMG Academy to a 25-3 ledger, including a 10-0 mark and a national championship as a junior
- Named an Under Armor All-American and the wide receiver MVP at the Rivals Camp, while also being selected to participate in the Polynesian Bowl
- Recorded 63 receptions for 1,003 yards (15.92) with nine touchdowns during time at IMG Academy
- Born on June 25, 2007
- Son of Francine Olugbode
Dakotah Terrell TE | 6-8 | 220 | Pocola, Okla. (Pocola)
- Lettered four seasons at Pocola under head coach Jason Parker
- Consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com
- Listed as the No. 8, No. 10 and No. 11 prospect in the state of Oklahoma according to ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and On3.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 22 tight end nationally by ESPN.com
- Helped Pocola to 27 victories and four consecutive playoff appearances, including a state quarterfinal showing as a senior
- Registered 83 receptions for 1,321 yards (15.92) with 13 touchdowns
- Named the Prep Redzone Player of the Week after registering four receptions for 134 yards with three touchdowns, while also adding 1.0 sack and three pass breakups on defense
- Helped Pocola to a state runner-up finish in basketball as a junior
- Born on November 6, 2006
- Son of Stan Releford and Leisha Benge
Shaun Terry II WR | 5-11 | 170 | Ironton, Ohio (Ironton)
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered four years at Ironton under head coach Trevon Pendelton
- Consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com
- Listed as the No. 16, No. 20, No. 24 and No. 24 prospect from the state of Ohio by On3.com, 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 72 wide receiver nationally according to 247Sports.com
- Helped Ironton to a 51-6 overall record, including two regional championships in 2022 and 2024 and a state runner up showing as a sophomore
- During final three seasons, registered 108 receptions for 1,956 yards (18.11) with 26 touchdowns and 60 rushes for 455 yards (7.58) with six scores
- Named the 2024 Southern Ohio Sports Authority and GridironGlory.com Player of the Year
- Born on November 1, 2006
- Son of Shaun Terry and Angela Horn
Matt Zollers QB| 6-4 | 204 | Royersford, Pa. (Spring-Ford)
- Expected to enroll at Mizzou in January, 2025
- Lettered four seasons at Spring-Ford under coach Chad Brubaker
- Consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and On3.com and rated as the No. 64, No. 72 and No. 93 overall prospect nationally by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Listed as the No. 2, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 9 prospect from the state of Pennsylvania according to 247Sports.com, On3.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Charted as the No. 7, No. 7 and No. 8 overall quarterback prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and On3.com, respectively
- Helped Spring-Ford to 27 victories during career after missing much of senior season due to injury
- Completed 441-of-720 (.613) pass attempts for 6,116 yards with 70 touchdowns and rushed 161 times for 983 yards (6.11) with 15 scores
- Named the 2022 Pioneer Athletic Conference Liberty Division Offensive Player of the Year, the 2023 Pioneer Athletic Conference Liberty Division MVP, and a two-time all-state, all-league and all-area selection, while being invited to the Elite 11 Finals All-Star Camp in Manhattan Beach, California
- Born on July 21, 2006
- Son of Pete and Beth Zollers
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