Cantwell, the son of Olympians Christian Cantwell and Teri (Steer) Cantwell, is considering 14 different college programs, including Mizzou, where his parents attended, along with Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, USC and others.
Bio: Cantwell is the top-rated football recruit in the 2026 class and is being pursued by the top college programs in the country. He's also a national champion in the shot put and the son of Olympians Christian Cantwell and Teri (Steer) Cantwell.
Jackson Cantwell Rivals.com ranking
Cantwell is the No. 1 overall player in the 2026 high school football class, according to Rivals.com.
Watch Jackson Cantwell live against Ozark
High school football fans around the nation can watch Cantwell lead Nixa against Ozark on YouTube.
After Cantwell announced his final 14, he received offers from UCLA and Stanford.
Jackson Cantwell scheduled game-day visits
Cantwell announced he will visit the following during the 2024 college football season:
Sept. 7 - Nebraska (vs. Colorado)
Sept. 21 - Mizzou (vs. Vanderbilt)
Oct. 5 - Georgia (vs. Auburn)
Oct. 26 - Alabama (vs. Mizzou)
Nov. 9 - LSU (vs. Alabama)
Nixa High School college football recruits
Nixa is expected to be one of the top teams in the state during the 2024 season. It boasts a handful of college prospects, including a pair of potential Division I recruits.
Opposite Cantwell will be Mays, a 6-foot-5, 285-pounder. Nixa head coach John Perry said he believes Mays will develop into a Division I player. Mays is a big, strong prospect who would be the top shot put thrower in the state if Cantwell wasn't trending toward a possible Olympic appearance.
Mays has received Division I interest in recent weeks and took an unofficial visit to Mizzou.
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