FBS Recruits
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DeSmet
Top 2 in MOSt. Louis, MO. Track this program's FBS recruits, blue-chip output, college destinations, and NFL draft results over time.
4-Star Recruits
6
5-Star Recruits
0
Drafted Players
1
Draft Rate
3.57%
Overview
Program snapshot
The quick facts that frame this school's recruiting footprint.
First recruit year
2006
Latest recruit year
2025
Top college destination
Ball State
Most common position group
DL
Best class by recruits
2014 (5)
Best class by blue-chip
2023 (2)
Timeline
Recruiting Timeline
Year-by-year recruiting output, blue-chip spikes, and drafted-player classes.
Stars
Stars Breakdown
The mix of 3-star, 4-star, 5-star, and unrated recruits in this school's history.
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Destinations
College Destinations
Which colleges sign the most recruits from this school?
Positions
Position Breakdown
The position groups this school produces most often.
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Draft Outcomes
Draft Outcomes
Which recruits from this high school eventually got drafted, and where did they land?
Best Classes
Best Recruiting Classes
The single classes that drove the biggest surges in volume, blue-chip talent, and draft outcomes.
Most FBS recruits
2014 (5)
Most blue-chip recruits
2023 (2)
Most drafted players
2021 (1)
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Draft Table
Drafted Recruits
Draft year, round, and pick stay optional so drafted status remains visible even when the player bridge is incomplete.
| Player | Class | Stars | Position | College | Draft Year | Round | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhi Wingo | 2021 | 3★ | DL | — | 2024 | 6 | 13 |
Top Recruits
Top Recruits
Sorted by stars, rating, class year, and name to keep the table deterministic.
| Player | Class | Stars | Rating | Position | College | Drafted | Draft Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Johnson | 2020 | 4★ | 0.98 | WR | Notre Dame | No | — |
| JK Johnson | 2021 | 4★ | 0.97 | CB | Ohio State | No | — |
| Durron Neal | 2012 | 4★ | 0.96 | WR | Oklahoma | No | — |
| Christian Gray | 2023 | 4★ | 0.95 | CB | Notre Dame | No | — |
| Andy Bauer | 2014 | 4★ | 0.93 | OT | Missouri | No | — |
| Mac Markway | 2023 | 4★ | 0.91 | TE | LSU | No | — |
| Wes Kemp | 2008 | 3★ | 0.89 | WR | — | No | — |
| Brody Wisecarver | 2021 | 3★ | 0.88 | IOL | Illinois | No | — |
| Munir Prince | 2006 | 3★ | 0.88 | RB | — | No | — |
| Jason King | 2025 | 3★ | 0.87 | LB | — | No | — |
| Stephen Kaiser | 2010 | 3★ | 0.87 | PRO | SMU | No | — |
| Mekhi Wingo | 2021 | 3★ | 0.87 | DL | — | Yes | 6 |
| Caleb Redd | 2024 | 3★ | 0.87 | EDGE | Kentucky | No | — |
| Lanell Carr Jr. | 2020 | 3★ | 0.87 | OLB | — | No | — |
| Robert Steeples | 2008 | 3★ | 0.87 | CB | — | No | — |
| Taj Butts | 2021 | 3★ | 0.87 | RB | — | No | — |
| Kaleb Purdy | 2022 | 3★ | 0.87 | S | Kansas | No | — |
| Dillon Duff | 2025 | 3★ | 0.86 | QB | — | No | — |
| Rico Barfield | 2021 | 3★ | 0.86 | RB | — | No | — |
| Dakote Doyle | 2021 | 3★ | 0.85 | DL | — | No | — |
| Liam Russo | 2025 | 3★ | 0.84 | TE | Northern Illinois | No | — |
| Malcolm Agnew | 2011 | 3★ | 0.84 | RB | Oregon State | No | — |
| Quincy Byas | 2025 | 3★ | 0.84 | EDGE | Eastern Michigan | No | — |
| Hutson Lillibridge | 2021 | 3★ | 0.83 | IOL | Tulane | No | — |
| Armon Wallace | 2020 | 3★ | 0.83 | DT | Missouri State | No | — |
| Jordan Coleman | 2022 | 3★ | 0.82 | ATH | Ball State | No | — |
| Marquise Simmons | 2019 | 3★ | 0.82 | OG | — | No | — |
| Donnie White | 2013 | 3★ | 0.82 | WDE | New Mexico | No | — |
| Kenneth McClendon | 2010 | 3★ | 0.81 | WDE | Central Michigan | No | — |
| Darez Snider | 2021 | 3★ | 0.80 | RB | Miami (OH) | No | — |
| Griffin Palmer | 2016 | 3★ | 0.80 | TE | Illinois | No | — |
| Adam Winter | 2017 | 2★ | 0.79 | SDE | Wake Forest | No | — |
| Dedrick Cromartie | 2014 | 2★ | 0.79 | S | Ball State | No | — |
| Kevonn Mabon | 2012 | 2★ | 0.78 | OLB | Ball State | No | — |
| John Ames | 2017 | 2★ | 0.77 | OT | Illinois State | No | — |
| Mitchell Palmer | 2014 | 2★ | 0.76 | OC | Miami (OH) | No | — |
| Wilbert Vails Jr. | 2014 | 2★ | 0.75 | ATH | Miami (OH) | No | — |
| Marcus Jester | 2014 | 2★ | 0.73 | RB | Illinois State | No | — |
| Kurt Hammerschmidt | 2008 | 2★ | 0.70 | TE | Iowa State | No | — |
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