Missouri Southern State Secures Top Pinellas Recruits

David Green
Feb 05, 2025By David Green

Missouri Southern State Recruiting!

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has recently made headlines by securing top recruits from the Pinellas area, a move set to bolster their athletic program significantly. The university's coaching staff has been working tirelessly to attract talented athletes, and their efforts have certainly paid off. This marks a significant feat for #MSSU and sets the stage for an exciting future.

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The Importance of Strong Recruitment

**Recruitment is the lifeblood of any successful athletic program especially in college football. For MSSU, landing high-caliber recruits from aareas like Pinellas, FL means more than just enhancing the team's performance. It also strengthens the university's reputation and appeal among future prospects. By focusing on areas known for producing exceptional talent, MSSU is laying a solid foundation for sustained success.

*Pinellas County, renowned for its rich pool of athletic talent, has been a hot bed for many colleges and universities. The area consistently produces athletes who excel in various sports, making it a very competitive recruiting ground. By  attracting these athletes, MSSU has shown its growing influence in collegiate sports recruitment.

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ATH-Mathis Roberts makes it official and become apart of the #LionPride !

Impact of the Prospects

Damari Green SAF-(Lakewood)

*A safety that plays in the box and versatile enough to play anywhere in the secondary! He has a high IQ and controls the backend well. Has the speed to run with WRs but is also aggressive enough to come up in run support!

MSSU- " true Blanket in the back end who can flip his hips and fill with urgency in run support"

Kevin Davis DB-(Boca Ciega)


*A solid cornerback with strong cover ability and ball skills, he demonstrates good technique, reacts well to the ball, and possesses great speed alongside his skill set!

MSSU-" Has the elite level speed and COD to thrive in man coverage situations. Is well known for his ability to catch the ball and his reactionary athleticism"

Kaleb Mathis OLB/S-(Lakewood)

Versatile athlete who plays fast and has good ball skills! Makes a living hitting and will have an early impact on special teams

MSSU-" Demostrates a high level of toughness physicality and abiity to win at the POA. He possesses a natural feel to work through traffic and make impact plays"

Mathis Roberts-ATH-(Gibbs)

*Mathis is a versatile athlete who excels in both basketball and football. He has a knack for making plays and plays with physicality. The sky is the limit for Roberts.

MSSU-"Rangy physical defender who will be able to make plays sideline to sideline!"

* See the Missouri Southern entire recruiting class!

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