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De Smet Jesuit '26 | 4.58 GPA | 3-Sport Varsity | RB/ Returner/ ATH | 4.63 40 | 4.38 pro agility | Head Coach: @JHMerrittJr | Wrestling | Track |
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Updated: Sophomore Full Season Highlights:
611 rushing yards
107 carries
811 all purpose yards
9 touchdowns (leading scorer)
MCC 1st team all conference.
@JHMerrittJr
@CoachPoe1914
@JPRockMO
@DeSmetFB
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Back at the University of Notre Dame today for the Boston College game. Such an amazing atmosphere!
@NDFootball
@Marcus_Freeman1
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
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48-0 win!
Now headed to the University of Notre Dame for a visit along with my mentor/ big bro Christian Gray
@8_franchise
!
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
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@8_franchise
very proud of you, big bro in your signing. I look forward to watching you do your thing at Notre Dame. Thank you for being a great mentor and paving the way.
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The “present” and the “future”!
#stlfootball
@8_franchise
@jay_mac2481
@JeremiyahLove
@_Ryanwingo1
@nick_thegoat1
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My first touch in today’s JV game. 98 yd TD! 3 TD’s on 4 carries tonight. Our team played awesome overall and came out with the 40-0 victory!
#RB
#specialteams
#26
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Thanks
@MizzouFootball
for the game day visit. It was a great experience and I look forward to future opportunities to connect.
@CoachOlivo
@BradLarrondo
@CoachLoop
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPoe1914
@CoachPruitt3
@JPRockMO
@NateLatsch
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Awesome time today at the
@MizzouFootball
camp. Learned some great technique. Clocked a 4.67 40 yd dash. Looking forward to my freshman year at
@DeSmetJesuitFB
.
@CoachDrinkwitz
@CoachLoop
@JHMerrittJr
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I played youth football with many of the Rock Bridge players from 1st- 4th grades. I was the youngster playing a couple grades up with them and they welcomed me right in. Some fun times.
You guys had a great season. Look forward to meeting up again next season
@DerrickYoung06
…
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I started wrestling at 4 years old. 10 years later and I am beginning my journey as a high school varsity wrestler. Looking forward to a great season!
#desmetspartans
#multisportathlete
#eyesontheprize
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Freshman football season has been more than I could have ever imagined—-awesome coaches, great teammates, and having a role and contributing at the varsity level. Up next: state semi-finals!
#AMDG
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1st camp of the summer
@KU_Football
. Received good feedback and look forward to future conversations—
@CoachWallaceKU
.
@DeSmetJesuitFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@coachgreen21
@BrendanThompsn
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We got the win tonight and I got my first two varsity TD’s of the season in the first half! “26 yd catch by number 26 of the class of 26!” Let’s go!!! Ready to get back to work tomorrow!
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University of Iowa today.
Blessed to have these opportunities. Thank you
@HawkeyeFootball
for the invite.
@LadellBetts46
@Abdul_Hodge
@LeVarWoods
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPoe1914
@JPRockMO
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We started the JV season with a 49-0 win! Our team had some great plays on both sides. It was a solid team effort!
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Thank you for the game day invite
@KU_Football
. Look forward to being in Lawrence on Saturday.
@CoachWallaceKU
@CoachTSamuel
@BillyBonneau
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPoe1914
@JPRockMO
@NateLatsch
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Finished my freshman season with a 31-12 record and top 8 finish in the state (Class 3). Will take a week off and then back to training!
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Wrestled up a weight class today to 175 lbs.
Match 1: won 13-4
Match 2: won 16-6
Match 3: won by pin
Match 4: won by pin
Match 5: won by pin
1st place finish in Jeff City.
@JesuitwrestlI
@DeSmetFB
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Very proud of this award.
Blessed to be named Academic All-State.
#scholarathlete
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
@CoachPoe1914
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Very proud of my teammates and what we were able to accomplish. Thanks to all of the coaches for a great season.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
@CoachPoe1914
@coachgreen21
(Clip of kick-off return vs CBC to start the game from
@GSV_STL
)
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Sophomore year.
1st game of the season last night. 44-21 win over Kirkwood.
66 rushing yards.
2 TD’s.
Great team effort.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
@dirtnturfphoto
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Blessed to be voted 1st Team All MCC Conference my sophomore season.
#AMDG
#DeSmet
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPoe1914
@CoachPruitt3
@JPRockMO
@GSV_STL
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Last night—Class 6 District 3 Champs.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
Today—another visit to Mizzou for a game day visit.
#MIZ
@MizzouFootball
thank you for the hospitality.
@CoachOlivo
@JPRockMO
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It’s been an amazing freshman year.
District champs in football and track
Running 4x100 next week at Sectionals, after our 1st place finish today. State qualifier for wrestling.
@DeSmetTrackXC
@DeSmetWrestling
@DeSmetFB
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Headed to Nashville to attend tomorrow’s Vanderbilt University Elite Prospect Camp.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@VandyFootball
@CoachJ_Everett
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Big win on Friday night over CBC.
49-14.
5-0.
Total team effort—offense, defense and special teams were clicking from start to end.
I was able to contribute on rushes, special teams, and pass blocking.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
@dirtnturfphoto
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Enjoyed competing at the University of Iowa yesterday. Nice way to round out my individual camps this summer. I look forward to attending a game in the fall
@Abdul_Hodge
&
@LadellBetts46
.
#sophomoreseasonloading
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@BrendanThompsn
@BTExceleration
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Class 3, District 2 Champ.
4-0 on the day. 3 wins by pin; including the championship match.
Headed back to state my sophomore season.
@JesuitwrestlI
@DeSmetJesuitHS
@DeSmetJesuitFB
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What a game!
They are building something special at KU!
Thanks again for the game day invite.
@CoachWallaceKU
@CoachTSamuel
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Semester grades are out. Proud to have obtained a 4.58 GPA this semester in all Honors and AP courses.
We continue to live up to our standard of excellence in the classroom.
@DeSmetJesuitHS
@DeSmet_ADBarker
#AMDG
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Wrestling season is in full swing. Team photos were on Monday, get a few days off for break, and then back to the gym and on the mats.
#freshmanseason
#eyesontheprize
@dirtnturfphoto
@DeSmetWrestling
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63-14 win tonight. Great game, as many were able to get in on the action.
Scored my 2 TD’s in the first quarter (4 total carries)—which led to a short night for me at RB 👊🏾💪🏾. Was able to still contribute on special teams.
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Big win over Rock Bridge yesterday for the state quarterfinal. Great team effort.
State semi-final against CBC on Saturday.
#roadtostate
#desmet
#spartans
#sophomoreseason
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Very proud to add All-State wrestler to my high school accomplishments.
4th place finish at the state tourney today.
Nice way to end my sophomore wrestling season.
@JesuitwrestlI
@DeSmetFB
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Great game tonight.
Conference champs over SLU High 42-13.
O-Line did a great job blocking,
Had my first 150+ yd rushing game.
2 TD’s scored.
Here’s my 4-carry TD series.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
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Honored to receive the Leadership Award my sophomore year at tonight’s annual wrestling banquet, and to also be recognized for my academic and all-state wrestling accomplishments.
@JesuitwrestlI
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It was an awesome experience playing in the
@MizzouFootball
7 on 7 tourney today.
@DeSmetFB
taking 1st place made it that much sweeter!
#desmet
#desmetfootball
#freshmanyear
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
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Started my high school varsity wrestling career with 2 wins by pin tonight!
#freshmanyear
#multisportathlete
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Sophomore regular season.
650+ all-purpose yards. 8 TD’s. 452 rushing yards. 71 carries.
Team leading scorer.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@CoachPoe1914
@JPRockMO
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It’s just about go time!! State matches begin tomorrow morning.
Blessed to make it state 2 years in a row.
Ready to finish out my sophomore season strong.
#JesuitwrestlI
@DeSmetJesuitFB
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We competed at the Lees Summit Holiday wrestling tourney over the weekend. Finished as one of two medalists for our team.
#freshmanyear
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Thankful to receive Academic All-State honors this year from the Missouri Wrestling Association.
#scholarathlete
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Benched 245 during weight training today.
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
@CoachPoe1914
@coachgreen21
@BrendanThompsn
@DeSmetFB
@JesuitwrestlI
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We won the Class 6A, District 3 semifinal, 45-6 over Hazelwood Central tonight. We will play SLUH next Friday for the district championship. Great team effort.
#WeAreDeSmetJesuit
#LetsGo
#onegameatatime
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Thank you
@EzekielElliott
for providing the opportunity for some of us high school running backs to workout together today. It was pretty cool to be in the company of some of the best RB’s from across the city.
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Attended my last football camp of the summer this afternoon. Great day with
@SEMOfootball
to get better. Great feedback on my footwork, quickness, agility, vision, and frame. Will keep working to get bigger, faster, and stronger. Up next freshman year!
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Let’s go!!! Heading to the semi-finals in the morning.
@JesuitwrestlI
@DeSmetFB
Round 2 of
@MSHSAAOrg
#Wrestling
#State
is in the books
McCaster wins 5-2 & advances to Semis tomorrow
Jackson loses tough match 4-2 and moves to wrestle backs
Flemming gets the pin to advance to next round
Rolwes loses a tough match - Congratulations on a great season, Evan!
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Game day visit at KU today.
Look forward to having future conversations
@KU_Football
. Thanks, again
@CoachWallaceKU
@CoachTSamuel
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPoe1914
@CoachPruitt3
@JPRockMO
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Varsity won tonight’s quad 3-0.
Great team effort!
Took a week off after football. 2 practices in before my first match of the season tonight. 14-4 win.
Only had one match at my weight tonight.
#sophomoreyear
@DeSmetWrestling
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We went 3-0 at our Quad tonight. Another great team effort.
Here’s a few highlights from one of my matches.
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Nice finish for our team in tonight’s conference championships at CBC. We left with several champions!
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Session 3 starting soon. Ready to compete this afternoon.
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53-7 win tonight. Defense played lights out. Special teams dominated as well. We only had 3 offensive TD’s scored 😳. Great job, D!
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
Here’s my 45-yd TD run on my first touch of the game:
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Looking forward to competing at tomorrow’s Elite Skills Camp.
@HawkeyeFootball
@LadellBetts46
@LeVarWoods
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
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Nice meeting you today
@CoachRRouse
. Thank you for the feedback. It’s appreciated.
@GoJacksFB
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPoe1914
@BrendanThompsn
@coachgreen21
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2023 wrestling banquet this evening. Honored to receive the “Freshman of the Year” award, earn my varsity letter and be recognized for my GPA. Big things to come next season!
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Solid day of wrestling at today’s Vianney varsity tourney. Rickson Taylor, SR, (1st); Jaren Jackson, JR (1st); Ashton Phillips, JR (2nd); and I placed 2nd today in my freshman season. Thank you to all the coaches!
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Thank you
@LemmingReport
for stopping by De Smet, and showcasing my teammates and I.
Jayden Mccaster 5'7" 1 175 St. Louis Desmet HS is a big-time prospect at running back class of 2026. Short but very strong with great balance and vision. Does a great job of following his blockers and can cut on a dime. 4.6 GPA.
@JaydenMcCaster3
all conference
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A few clips from today’s Elite Prospects Camp at Vanderbilt University.
#anchordown
#totaleffort
@DeSmetJesuitFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachJ_Everett
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Thank you
@PrepRedzoneMO
@JPRockMO
2026 St. Louis Area Running Backs Emerge
“Jayden McCaster (De Smet) —
This Spartan sophomore is not only elusive but a tough runner as well. McCaster (5’8” 170) is a playmaker in space but can also run for tough yards in short yardage or…
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Attended the
@6starfootballMO
combine today. Excited to be chosen to attend their All American combine in a couple weeks.
#605
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A few videos from the 1st half of yesterday’s win over St. Mary’s.
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Thank you, seniors.
Today we lost a tough game to
@CBCFootball
the game was well played and hard fought, and in the end they made a few more plays than we did. Congrats CBC!
THANK YOU
@DeSmetFB
class of ‘24. You have created a culture and set a standard for us to follow for years to come.
#AMDG
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Thank you
@CoachJ_Everett
and
@Coach_JA33
for a great camp today. Look forward to coming back to Music City.
#anchordown
#totaleffort
#scholarathlete
Sophomore year loading…
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@6starfootballMO
MO RANKING SPOTLIGHT I Class of 2026 rankings opened with “15 standout prospects”
@JHMerrittJr
@CoachPruitt3
@CoachPoe1914
@TLStevener
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I was one of our varsity team’s 4 champions at yesterday’s MCC conference duals—4-0 on the evening with 4 pins.
#freshmanseason
#desmetspartans
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Our team had a good showing at Lee’s Summit this weekend and came away with two wrestlers in the championship finals.
Took 2nd place in the 24-man scramble for my weight class.
Just getting back into the swing of things in week 2.
@DeSmetWrestling
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@6starfootballMO
thank you for another nice write up. The season is going very well and look forward to finishing strong.
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@DeSmetFB
@CoachPruitt3
@BrendanThompsn
STL STOCK RISERS | A look at several of St. Louis’ top sophomore prospects (2026)
@Terancebills
Mike Clark (LN)
@caydenduncan724
@Graham_Faust
@Bhuddleston56
@Kendall5k_
@JaydenMcCaster3
@courtneyrivers_
Jamiir Sloan (Kirkwood)
@Dkk_5k
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@6starfootballMO
thank you for the write-up. We’ve had a great start to the season. Looking to add to my 4 TD’s tomorrow night.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
@CoachPoe1914
@BrendanThompsn
STL STOCK RISERS | A look at several young prospects making noise (2026)
📈Several talented prospects to watch this season in the STL area
@314_adg
@stevoo5k
@Bhuddleston56
@JaydenMcCaster3
@Kendall5k_
@Kaydenw2x
STORY ▶️
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Very nice article by
@PrepSportsSTL
.
Full team effort.
Great conference win over SLU High last night.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
@BrendanThompsn
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Weekly post-game recovery session with
@BrendanThompsn
.
One of the best in the biz. He’s doing great things for us athletes.
@BTExceleration
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
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Top 40 list of Missouri high school sophomore wrestlers dropped.
Honored to be on the list.
Congrats
@Ashtonphi5208
on making the Top 50 seniors.
#multisport
#scholarathletes
@JesuitwrestlI
@DeSmetFB
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Sports keep us both super busy. It was cool to hang out with my big cuz
@Dez2White
yesterday when he stopped in St Louis for a few hours.
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11.68 100m dash today. 1st in my heat. 11th overall out of 50 runners.
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2 matches in tonight’s tri.
2 wins by pin.
Goal is to be better each match.
@JesuitwrestlI
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Look forward to attending the Lindenwood Mega Camp on June 2nd, session 3.
@DeSmetFB
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@LindenwoodFB
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Varsity won 40-0 last night, which meant we only had one kick return. You have to make the most of each and every opportunity you get!
#freshmanseason
#RB
#specialteams
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Let’s go!!!!! Headed to sectionals!
4x100 relay team (Jason King, Justin Terry, Jayden McCaster, Nathan Hatcher) WINS at District w a season best time or 43.98. Three sophs and a frosh. They qualify for Sectionals next week.
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Thank you for another nice write-up,
@6starfootballMO
!
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
@nmcdowell1942
EVENT COVERAGE I Underrated prospects impress at SEMO
💥🏈A look at several rising prospects at SEMO
@AllebachHenry
@cunningham5miah
@ReeceEftink25
@NoaIsaia
@G_Jackson0909
@JaydenMcCaster3
@CashNewberry
@JovonR2
@Jwinstz0
@TrentonVolmert
✍️➡️STORY
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I wanted to share some highlights from my "true freshman" season at De Smet.
@JHMerrittJr
@TLStevener
@CoachPruitt3
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Was invited to compete at the finals of the Six Star Football All-America combine in KC over the weekend.
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