Football | 2/4/2026 12:15:00 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – University of Central Missouri Mules Football Head Coach Josh Lamberson announced the addition of 32 incoming high school freshmen and nine transfers as part of the program's talented 2026 recruiting class on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

"We're so excited to welcome the new members of the Mules Football Family. There are so many people that play a role in recruiting these tremendous young men and their families to the University of Central Missouri," Lamberson said.

"A special thank you to the academic faculty here at Central Missouri. You are incredibly generous with your time and talents. The academic meetings that our faculty have with these young men and their families play a vital role in their view of UCM as an educational advantage for future employment opportunities.

Thank you to the Warrensburg community members who go above and beyond to assist the football program in our recruiting efforts. Thank you to local business owners for welcoming our recruits and their families into your establishments and making them feel welcome. Whether your support was in person or through external resources that allowed the coaching staff to showcase Warrensburg, your support and warmth are truly appreciated.

Thank you to our athletic administration for their consistent support in recruiting the very best student-athletes across the country. We are blessed to be at an institution that allows us to cast a wide net across the nation to go out and create relationships with high school students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Thank you to President Roger Best and First Lady Robin Best for always being first in line to welcome our recruits and their families.

Thank you to our support staff and their efforts during nights, weekends, and every day of the week. They are always on call and offer support for the coaching staff and our recruits throughout this entire process.

Thank you to our coaching staff for the miles traveled, the hours on the phone, the games watched, the film evaluated, the relationships built, and the sacrifices made to build this class. This class has been built through real relationships and genuine care about the individual. In a day and age where transactional relationships are in the headlines of most news outlets, our staff has kept the transformational approach to building relationships and creating a class that everyone is proud of. Real relationships still matter in this profession, and these coaches did a great job of finding young men who embody our core values and standards here at UCM," Lamberson added.

"I truly believe this is the best signing class in all of NCAA Division II. This class has talent at every level on both sides of the ball. We are extremely excited about every position in this recruiting class. The depth of talent and character is something I cannot wait for the UCM community to experience in the coming months and years," Lamberson said.

Complete bio information for the Mules' 2026 recruiting class is available below.

Incoming High School Freshmen (sorted alphabetically by last name)

Jack Boetel
OL | 6-4 | 265
Ottawa, Kan. (Ottawa HS)
High School: Prepped at Ottawa High School in Ottawa, Kan., under head coach Walt Alexander ... Two-year letterwinner ... Named second-team all-league and honorable mention all-state as a senior ... Earned all-league honorable mention accolades as a junior ... Two-time team Lineman of the Year ... Recorded more than 80 pancake blocks ... Helped lead his team to a regional title and a sectional runner-up finish ... Also played golf for three years … Plans to major in finance.

Colin Bogedain
OL | 6-5 | 275
Warrensburg, Mo. (Warrensburg HS)
High School: Prepped at Warrensburg High School in Warrensburg, Mo., under head coach Chris Cavanah ... Second-team all-state selection as a junior ... Two-time all-conference honoree (junior, senior) ... All-district selection his junior year ... Helped lead the Tigers to two district championships and one conference title ... Three-year varsity letterwinner in track and field ... Also competed in wrestling, lettering as a sophomore … Plans to major in mechanical engineering at UCM.

TJ Brown
RB | 5-11 | 190
Jonesboro, Ark. (Jonesboro HS)
High School: Prepped at Jonesboro High School in Jonesboro, Ark., under head coach Tyler George ... Three-time all-state selection ... Three-time all-conference honoree ... Recorded 4,500 rushing yards and 5,330 all-purpose yards ... Scored 65 total touchdowns ... Also an all-conference selection in basketball … Club: Played for Arkansas Elite100 (7v7) under head coach Buck Willie.

Marvae Butts
DB | 6-1 | 180
Richardson, Texas (Plano East Senior HS)
High School: Prepped at Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas, under coaches Dre Cortez and Anthony Benedetto … Had three forced fumbles and 15 pass breakups … Plans to major in computer science at UCM.

Timonthy Carter, Jr.
DB | 6-1 | 190
Houston, Texas (KIPP Sunnyside HS)
High School: Prepped at KIPP Sunnyside High School in Houston under head coach Jarod Johnson ... Four-time all-state selection ... Helped lead his team to three state championships and a state runner-up showing ... Three-time team MVP ... Versatile multi-sport athlete who also competed in basketball, soccer, and track and field … Plans to double major in Kinesiology and mathematics at UCM.

Colton Clyman
P | 6-0 | 190
Grain Valley, Mo. (Grain Valley HS)
High School: Prepped at Grain Valley High School in Grain Valley, Mo., under head coach David Allie ... Two-time all-state punter, earning first-team honors in 2024 ... Two-time first-team all-conference selection at both kicker and punter ... Averaged 43 yards per punt ... Placed 21 punts inside the 20-yard line and 12 inside the 10-yard line ... Converted 8 of 10 field goals and scored 126 points ... Helped guide the Eagles to three straight conference and district titles ... Also competed in trapshooting … Three-time Academic All-State … Planning to pursue a foreign languages degree at UCM.

Brogan Crawford
TE | 6-5 | 240
Lawson, Mo. (Lawson HS)
High School: Prepped at Lawson High School in Lawson, Mo., under head coach Caleb Crawford ... First-team all-state selection at tight end as a senior ... Earned all-conference and all-district honors at tight end and defensive end in 2025 ... Served as the team's quarterback and punter in 2023 and 2024, earning all-conference and all-district recognition at both spots ... Ranks fourth in school history with 2,033 passing yards ... Recorded 3,054 total yards and 42 touchdowns in his career ... Multi-sport athlete who lettered three times in track and field and twice in basketball … Plans to major in Kinesiology at UCM.

Tennison Dean
LB | 6-1 | 210
Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown HS)
High School: Prepped at Georgetown High School in Georgetown, Texas, under head coach Chuck Griffin ... Named the District 5A-1 Defensive Line MVP as a senior ... First-team all-state selection ... Named to the first-team All-Central Texas team ... Two-time first-team all-district honoree ... Three-time academic all-district selection ... Helped guide the Eagles to the 2024 district championship … Plans to major in construction management at UCM.

Wyatt Denney
WR | 6-1 | 195
Lee's Summit, Mo. (Blue Springs South HS)
High School: Prepped at Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs, Mo., under head coach Alan Wilmes ... Two-time all-conference and two-time all-district selection in football ... Recorded 319 yards and nine touchdowns in just six games as a senior ... Helped lead the Jaguars to a conference championship in 2025 ... Standout baseball player who earned all-state, all-district, and all-conference honors ... Named to the EJC All-Area team in baseball ... Helped guide the baseball team to a district title and the 2025 state championship … His father, Pat Denney, played for the Mules from 1985-88.

Aiden Eikermann
LB | 6-2 | 215
Hermann, Mo. (Hermann HS)
High School: Prepped at Hermann High School in Hermann, Mo., under head coach Jed Leeper ... Two-time all-conference and all-district selection ... Earned all-area honors as a senior ... Named to the all-district media team twice ... Team captain and four-year letterwinner ... Recorded 132 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, and two sacks as a senior ... Helped guide the Bearcats to the 2023 Four Rivers Conference title ... Two-year letterwinner and team captain in basketball … Three-time Academic All-State selection.

Dane Eisenmenger
QB | 6-4 | 213
Philo, Ill. (Unity HS)
High School: Prepped at Unity High School in Tolono, Ill., under head coach Tony Reetz ... First-team all-state selection ... Three-time all-conference honoree in football ... Recorded more than 9,000 career yards and 120 touchdowns ... Posted a 4,000-yard season with 50 touchdowns ... Helped guide the Rockets to a runner-up finish in the 2025 IHSA state championship ... Voted team captain in football, basketball, and baseball ... Two-time all-conference selection in basketball ... All-conference honoree in baseball ... State qualifier in track and field.

Trey Endsley
OL | 6-4 | 300
Camden, Mo. (Liberty HS)
High School: Prepped at Liberty High School in Liberty, Mo., under head coach Chad Frigon ... Three-year letterwinner ... Three-time all-conference selection ... Two-time all-district honoree ... Three-time academic letterwinner ... Helped guide the Blue Jays to conference and district championships and a berth in the state Final Four … Club: Played for the Missouri Wolverines under head coach Jim Tuso … Plans to pursue an agricultural business major at UCM.

Ryder Herron
DL | 6-2 | 275
Fairfax, Mo. (Rock Port HS)
High School: Prepped at Rock Port High School in Rock Port, Mo., under head coach Dalton Jones ... Selected as a MaxPreps 8-man All-American ... First-team all-state selection on both the offensive and defensive lines ... Four-year letterwinner ... Helped guide Rock Port to a runner-up finish in the 2025 Missouri 8-man state championship ... Standout wrestler who won the state heavyweight (285 pounds) title as a junior and placed sixth as a sophomore ... Also placed fifth at the state track and field meet in both the shot put and discus … Maintained a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school.

Jabari Howard
DB | 5-11 | 175
Lee's Summit, Mo. (Blue Springs South HS)
High School: Prepped at Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs, Mo., under head coach Alan Wilmes ... Two-time all-conference honorable mention selection (2024, 2025) ... Helped guide the Jaguars to a conference championship in 2025 ... Also competed in track and field … Honor roll selection … Plans to major in accounting at Central Missouri.

Cayden Janczewski
DL | 6-4 | 240
Gurnee, Ill. (Warren Township HS)
High School: Prepped at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Ill., under head coach Bryan McNulty ... All-conference selection at defensive end as a senior ... First-team All-Lake County honoree ... Recorded 16.5 tackles and four sacks during his senior season ... Helped lead the Blue Devils to conference titles in 2023 and 2025 ... Part of teams that reached the state quarterfinals in 2023 and 2024 ... Also competed in basketball and volleyball … Plans to major in business at UCM.

Dayton Masters
DB | 6-3 | 198
Lee's Summit, Mo. (Lee's Summit HS)
High School: Prepped at Lee's Summit High School in Lee's Summit, Mo., under head coach Todd Miller ... Helped guide the Tigers to the 2025 state championship and a district title ... Second team all-state selection ... First-team all-conference and all-district honoree as a senior ... Three-time all-conference selection overall ... Recorded more than 250 career tackles, including 117 in his final season ... Tallied three interceptions and six touchdowns as a senior ... Two-time district champion in baseball … Academic All-State and honor roll selection … Plans to major in sport management at Central Missouri.

Ayden McGibboney
WR | 6-3 | 195
Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley Northwest HS)
High School: Prepped at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kan., under head coach Clint Rider ... Four-year varsity letterwinner ... Three-time 6A all-state selection ... Three-time All-Eastern Kansas League (EKL) honoree ... Also earned 4A honorable mention recognition ... Recorded 460 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior ... Helped his teams to three winning seasons and two sub-state runner-up finishes ... Highly decorated basketball player who was named first-team All-EKL and second-team 6A all-state ... Member of EKL and Centennial League championship teams … Four-year honor roll selection … Plans to major in finance at UCM.

Roman Miller
RB | 5-10 | 205
Seneca, Mo. (Seneca HS)
High School: Prepped at Seneca High School in Seneca, Mo., under head coach Cody Hilburn ... Named the 2025 State Offensive Player of the Year ... Two-time first-team all-state running back ... Rushed for 2,592 yards and 44 touchdowns as a senior ... Named both the Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year for the conference and area ... Three-time first-team all-conference and all-district linebacker ... Helped guide Seneca to four straight conference and district titles and two state runner-up finishes, and a state championship in 2025 ... Also competed in track and field … Plans to major in education at UCM.

D'Juan Morrison
DL | 6-3 | 310
Kansas City, Mo. (Staley HS)
High School: Prepped at Staley High School in Kansas City, Mo., under head coach Drew Hudgins ... Three-time all-conference selection (2023, 2024, 2025) ... Also competed in track and field … Plans to major in political science.

Vance Nally
OL | 6-5 | 295
Springfield, Mo. (Logan-Rogersville HS)
High School: Prepped at Logan-Rogersville High School in Rogersville, Mo., under head coach Joel Wells ... Third-team all-state selection ... Two-time first-team all-area honoree ... Earned both first-team and second-team all-conference accolades during his career ... Three-year letterwinner ... Also played baseball … Academic All-State honoree … Plans to major in pre-med at UCM.

DJ Nwagbuo
DB | 5-11 | 187
St. Joseph, Mo. (La Jolla Country Day School)
High School: Prepped at La Jolla Country Day School in La Jolla, Calif., under head coach Tyler Hales ... All-CIF selection and All-Coastal League honoree as a senior ... Recorded six interceptions, seven pass breakups, and three forced fumbles ... Also competed in track and field … Plans to major in mechanical engineering at UCM.

Graden Pontius
LB | 6-4 | 215
Mokane, Mo. (South Callaway HS)
High School: Prepped at South Callaway High School in Mokane, Mo., under head coach Stephen Wisch ... Two-time all-conference selection at linebacker and quarterback ... earned all-district honors five times (2x linebacker, 2x all-purpose, 1x defensive back) ... Recorded 238 career tackles, 36 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks ... Rushed for 2,089 yards and accounted for 42 total touchdowns ... Tied for second in state history with four interceptions in a single game ... Set school records for single-game interceptions (4) and longest interception return (76 yards) ... Four-year letterwinner in baseball, helping the team to a state runner-up finish ... Also earned all-conference and all-district honors in basketball and track and field … Academic All-State and All-Conference selection … Plans to double major in construction management and agricultural business at Central Missouri.

Conner Quintero
QB | 6-0 | 190
Fairmont, Okla. (Chisholm HS)
High School: Prepped at Chisholm High School in Enid, Okla., under head coach Cameron Conder ... Named the 2025 Northwest Oklahoma "Mr. Football" ... Selected as the District Quarterback MVP ... Honorable mention all-state selection ... Threw for 2,460 yards and 26 touchdowns with a 66 percent completion rate as a senior ... Recorded 4,047 career passing yards and 44 touchdowns ... 2023 Adidas Freshman All-American ... Selected to the 2026 Oklahoma All-State team and the K101 Bowl ... Helped guide his team to the 2022 state title, a 2023 runner-up finish and a 2024 state semifinal appearance … Plans to major in biology pre-med …  Compiled a 4.0 GPA … His uncle, Pete Pedro, played football for the New England (Boston) Patriots in 1964 and is in the West Texas A&M and Division II Football Halls of Fame.

Matthew Rosen
OL | 6-5 | 310
Holcomb, Kan. (Holcomb HS)
High School: Prepped at Holcomb High School in Holcomb, Kan., under head coach Trey Teeter ... Named the KMCA Offensive Lineman of the Year ... B&G All-American selection ... All-state honoree on both the offensive and defensive lines ... First-team all-conference selection on both sides of the ball ... Helped guide the Longhorns to three straight conference and district titles ... Compiled a 26-6 record as a starter ... Selected to the Kansas Shrine Bowl ... Also competed in basketball, wrestling and track and field … Plans to major in marketing at UCM.

Micah Sheeler
WR | 6-2 | 170
Schertz, Texas (Byron P. Steele HS)
High School: Prepped at Byron P. Steele High School in Cibolo, Texas, under head coach David Saenz ... Unanimous all-district wide receiver in 2025 ... Recorded 45 catches for 897 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior ... Tallied 1,003 all-purpose yards ... Helped guide the Knights to four straight district titles ... Selected to the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game ... Also competed in track and field … Plans to major in Kinesiology.

AJ Smith
RB | 5-8 | 205
Warrensburg, Mo. (Warrensburg HS)
High School: Prepped at Warrensburg High School in Warrensburg, Mo., under head coach Chris Cavanah ... Two-time first-team all-state selection ... Two-time all-district and all-conference honoree ... Named to the KMZU Dream Team ... Set career school records for rushing yards (4,921) and rushing touchdowns (58) ... Also holds single-season school records for rushing yards (2,117), rushing touchdowns (29) and 100-yard games (11) ... Also competed in track and field … Plans to pursue a sport management major at Central Missouri.

Declan Smith
DL | 6-3 | 230
St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles North HS)
High School: Prepped at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Ill., under head coach Robert Pomazak ... Three-time first-team all-conference selection ... Recorded 11 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception ... Helped guide the North Stars to back-to-back conference titles in 2024 and 2025 ... Four-year player in lacrosse ... Also competed in basketball … Plans to major in fire science.

Malachi Summons
DL | 6-4 | 235
Sherwood, Ark. (Sylvan Hills HS)
High School: Prepped at Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, Ark., under coaches Braden Hood and Mark Kelly ... Two-time 6A all-state selection (2024, 2025) ... Named to the 6A East all-conference team in 2023 ... Three-time defensive player of the week honoree ... Helped guide Sylvan Hills to the 2025 6A East conference title and a state semifinal appearance in 2025 ... Also played basketball for four years ... Academic standout ranked in the top 10 percent of his class … Plans to major in events marketing and management at UCM.

Cruz Villegas
DB | 6-1 | 170
Warrensburg, Mo. (Warrensburg HS)
High School: Prepped at Warrensburg High School in Warrensburg, Mo., under head coach Chris Cavanah ... Four-year starter ... Three-time all-conference selection ... Two-time all-district honoree ... All-state selection ... Recorded seven defensive touchdowns, setting a state record for fumble recovery scores ... Tallied 13 total turnovers ... Helped guide the Tigers to two district championships ... Invited to the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl ... Two-time all-state and All-American honoree in track and field ... State qualifier in wrestling … Three-time Academic All-Conference in football, track and field, and wrestling … Plans to major in business management at UCM.

Nate Warner
LB | 6-2 | 205
Pella, Iowa (Pella HS)
High School: Prepped at Pella High School in Pella, Iowa, under head coach Ben Bollard ... Two-time all-state selection (2024, 2025) ... Three-time all-district honoree ... Named the 2024 District Defensive MVP ... Selected to the 2024 Des Moines Register All-Iowa Elite Team ... Recorded 239 career tackles, 40 tackles for loss and 15 sacks ... Intercepted three passes, returning two for touchdowns ... Helped lead the Dutch to two consecutive state runner-up finishes ... Selected to the 2026 Iowa Shrine Bowl ... Two-year letterwinner in both basketball and track and field … Cousin of San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle … Plans to major in finance and date science at UCM.

Rodney Wilson, Jr.
WR | 5-11 | 160
Houston, Texas (Furr HS)
High School: Arrives from Furr High School in Houston ... Previously played at KIPP Sunnyside High School ... Two-time all-state selection ... Multi-sport athlete who also lettered in track and field … Plans to major in business management at UCM.

Samuel Wright
LB | 6-0 | 220
Sedalia, Mo. (Smith-Cotton HS)
High School: Prepped at Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, Mo., under head coach Josh Gray ... All-state linebacker in 2025 ... Three-time all-conference selection ... Two-time all-district honoree ... Recorded 225 career tackles, 20 tackles for loss, five fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles ... Three-time academic all-state selection ... Also competed in basketball, golf and track and field ... Earned all-district and academic all-state honors in track … His father, Michael Wright, played football for the Mules from 2001-2003 … Three-time Academic All-State … Four-year honor roll selection … Plans to major in criminal justice at UCM.

Transfers (sorted alphabetically by last name)

Damien Brown
RB | 5-11 | 205
Leonard, Texas (Southeastern Oklahoma State)
Before UCM: Joins the Mules after a successful stint at Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant, Okla. … Played for head coach Bo Atterberry while with the Savage Storm … A productive back, he amassed over 1,500 career rushing yards during his time at SE … Earned Second Team All-Conference honors as a sophomore and was a Third Team All-Conference selection following his junior campaign … High School: Was a dominant force at Leonard High School in Leonard, Texas, playing for head coach Shane Fletcher … Racked up more than 6,500 rushing yards during a stellar prep career … Named the District Offensive MVP three consecutive times (sophomore, junior, and senior seasons) … Burst onto the scene as a freshman, earning Offensive Newcomer of the Year and First Team All-District honors at safety … Garnered the Built Ford Tough Texas Class 3A Player of the Week award during his sophomore season … Led the Tigers to Bi-District championships in both his junior and senior years … A standout multi-sport athlete who earned varsity letters in basketball, track, baseball, and powerlifting … In basketball, he was named the District Defensive MVP as a sophomore and was a First Team All-District selection as a freshman … Helped the basketball team to a district and area championship his senior year … Personal: Plans to major in finance at UCM.

Colton Brunke-Brown
K/P/LS | 6-4 | 182
Dallas, Texas (Independence CC)
Before UCM: Joins the Mules after spending the 2025 season at Independence Community College in Independence, Kan. … Played for head coach Keith Donerson and special teams coordinator Chandler Dahlke while with the Pirates … Rated as the top JUCO prospect in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) in 2025 … Began his collegiate career at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Ark., playing for head coach Scott Maxfield … Was a member of the Reddies squad that tied for the Great American Conference (GAC) Championship in 2023 … High School: Was a standout specialist at Terrell High School in Terrell, Texas, playing for head coach Marvin Sedberry Jr. … A two-time All-District selection at both kicker and punter … Ranked as the No. 3 combo kicker/punter in the state of Texas for the class of 2023 … A versatile multi-sport athlete, he was a regional qualifier in track and field, competing in the 400-meter dash, 4x400 relay, and long jump … Also earned varsity letters in soccer and golf during his prep career … Personal: Plans to major in general studies at UCM.

Carson Cooksey
QB | 6-0 | 200
Blanchard, Okla. (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M)
Before UCM: Comes to Warrensburg after a stint at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in Miami, Okla. … Played for head coach Zach Crissup … Earned All-Conference honors at quarterback during his time with the Golden Norsemen … High School: Was a decorated signal-caller at Blanchard High School under head coach Jeff Craig … Led the Lions to the 2024 Class 4A State Championship … Named the Class 4A Player of the Year and a First Team All-State selection following his senior campaign … Guided his team to back-to-back district titles in 2023 and 2024 … A multi-sport athlete, he also lettered in baseball … Personal: Plans to major in sport management at UCM.

Tyler Duerbeck
OL | 6-7 | 305
Lake St. Louis, Mo. (MoWest)
Before UCM: Joins the Mules after a stint at Missouri Western State in St. Joseph, Mo. … Played for head coach Tyler Fenwick while with the Griffons … Originally began his collegiate career at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. … High School: Was a First Team All-Conference selection on the offensive line at Ritenour High School in St. Louis, Mo. … Played for head coach Kyle Wagner … A standout multi-sport athlete, he also earned varsity letters in basketball and baseball during his prep career … Personal: Plans to pursue a master's degree in education at Central Missouri.

Kaden Harmann
LS | 6-0 | 210
Montgomery, Texas (Missouri Southern)
Before UCM: Joins the Mules after spending time at MIAA rival Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo. … Played for head coach Atiba Bradley while with the Lions … Proved to be an active specialist, recording six total tackles (four solo, two assisted) on special teams coverage during his stint at MSSU ... High School: Was a dual-position standout at Lake Creek High School in Montgomery, Texas, playing for head coach Pat Kennedy … Earned First Team All-District honors as a long snapper and was a First Team All-County selection at defensive end … Excelled in the classroom, receiving Academic All-State Honorable Mention recognition … A talented multi-sport athlete, he was a four-year letterwinner in soccer … Starred as a goalkeeper, earning Second Team All-Region honors and Academic All-State accolades on the pitch … Personal: Plans to major in construction management at UCM.

Caden Lappe
DL | 6-5 | 265
St. Louis, Mo. (Butler County CC)
Before UCM: Joins the Mules after playing one season at Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kan. … Played for head coach Kyle Woodall while with the Grizzlies … Appeared in seven games during the 2025 season, recording 10 total tackles and 1.5 sacks … Also forced one fumble during his time at Butler … High School: Was a standout defensive end at Seckman High School in Imperial, Mo., playing for head coach Nick Baer … A multi-sport athlete, he also played basketball during his prep career … Personal: Plans to major in sport management at UCM.

Dylan Niles
DL | 6-6 | 260
Hartsburg, Mo. (MoWest)
Before UCM: Comes to Warrensburg after spending time at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. … Played for head coach Tyler Fenwick while with the Griffons … High School: Was a standout lineman at Southern Boone High School in Ashland, Mo., playing for head coach Mark Ross … Earned First Team All-District honors following his senior campaign (2023-24) … Was also named a Second Team All-Conference selection in 2023 … A dominant force in the trenches, he helped anchor the Eagles' line during his varsity career … Personal: Plans to major in Kinesiology at Central Missouri.

Jakeb Snyder
WR | 5-10 | 180
Bixby, Okla. (Oklahoma)
Before UCM: Joins Central Missouri after playing three seasons at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., under head coach Brent Venables … Played in seven games … Two-time Academic All-SEC and also earned Academic All-Big 12 honors … First ever recipient of the Baker and Emily Mayfield Walk-On Scholarship in 2025 … Was part of the 2026 College Football Playoff First Round team … High School: Was a dynamic two-way starter at Bixby High School in Bixby, Okla., playing for head coach Loren Montgomery … A proven winner, he helped lead the Spartans to four consecutive state championships and a 49-1 record during his varsity career, contributing to a state-record 58-game winning streak … Named a 2023 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Star … Three-time All-Conference selection at both wide receiver and defensive back (2021-23) … Finished his prep career with 115 receptions for 1,500 yards and 20 touchdowns offensively, while recording 110 tackles, 10 interceptions, and five interception returns for touchdowns on defense … Also tallied three kickoff return touchdowns … A standout multi-sport athlete, he was a 2022 OSSAA state finalist and 2023 All-Star in wrestling, helping his team to three state runner-up finishes … Also lettered in track, earning a state medal in the 4x100 relay in 2022 … Personal: Plans to major in finance at Central Missouri.

Cole Watson
TE | 6-5 | 236
Lawrence, Kan. (Lindenwood University)
Before UCM: Joins the Mules after playing at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., under head coach Jed Stugart … Appeared in 11 games for the Lions during the 2024 season and saw action in eight games in 2025 … Originally redshirted in 2023 … High School: Was a standout two-sport athlete at Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Kan., playing for head coach Clint Bowen … A decorated pass-catcher, he hauled in 52 receptions for 800 yards and eight touchdowns during his prep career, averaging 15.3 yards per catch … Earned KSHSAA First Team All-State honors … Was a two-time First Team All-State selection by Sports in Kansas … Also excelled in the classroom, being named a First Team All-Academic selection … A multi-sport athlete who also lettered in basketball and baseball … Personal: Plans to major in business management at UCM.