Jackson Cantwell: Football prospect breaks down upcoming decision
Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 football prospect in the 2026 class, updates his recruitment ahead of his upcoming decison.
Nixa High School Class of 2026 football prospect Jackson Cantwell will decide where he will play college football during a ceremony on Tuesday afternoon.
Cantwell, the nation’s No. 1 prospect in his class, will pick between four hats — Georgia, Miami (Florida), Ohio State, and Oregon — in a public ceremony that begins at 2:45 p.m. on Nixa’s campus.
The five-star prospect’s recruitment has been well-documented since his freshman year, when he first joined Nixa’s starting lineup in his team’s third game. His rare size, athleticism and Olympian genetics have turned him into the Springfield area’s most sought-after recruit in its history.
Who is Jackson Cantwell?
Cantwell is the 2026 class’ No. 1 high school football recruit. He’s 16 years old and attends Nixa High School. In addition to being an offensive lineman, he’s the son of Olympians and is the reigning high school national champion in the shot put.
What is Jackson Cantwell ranked?
Cantwell has been considered the top-ranked football recruit since October, when defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart reclassified to the 2025 class to join USC this season. Here’s how the major recruiting services currently rank Cantwell:
What is Jackson Cantwell’s height, weight?
Cantwell lists himself as 6-foot-8, 320 pounds on his Hudl page.
Who are the finalists for Jackson Cantwell?
Who are Jackson Cantwell’s parents?
Cantwell is the son of Team USA Olympians Christian and Teri Cantwell.
Christian Cantwell won a silver medal in the shot put at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and is a three-time indoor world champion. Teri (Steer) Cantwell threw at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She was an eight-time All-American thrower…
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Publish date : 2025-05-13 08:01:00
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