These Springfield-area seniors have college football in their future. See where they’re going.

More than two dozen Springfield metro high school football players have announced their collegiate plans, and several are participating in signing day ceremonies on Wednesday.

More are expected to commit to Division II and NAIA programs in the the coming months, according to their coaches.

Here is a list of seniors and where they’re headed.

Nixa

Nixa’s Dylan Rebura scores another touchdown against visiting Kirkwood during state semifinal action in Nixa on Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo by Bruce Stidham)
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Dylan Rebura | running back | Morningside (Iowa) | NAIA

Parker Mann | safety | Pittsburg State | NCAA II

Jacob Lile | offensive line | Southwest Baptist | NCAA II

Oakly White | offensive line | Southwest Baptist | NCAA II

Keivon Flint | wide receiver | Southwest Baptist | NCAA II

Luke Meltabarger | tight end | Truman State | NCAA II

Ozark

Parker Elliot (44) anchors Ozark’s defense. (Photo by Joe Thomas, Green Box Photography)
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Parker Elliot | linebacker | Missouri Western | NCAA II

Sam Savich | linebacker | Southwest Baptist | NCAA II

Republic

Republic receiver Cannon Ellison looks for yards Class 5 district semifinal on Friday, Nov. 9 at Republic High School. (Photo by Joe Thomas, Green Box Photography)
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CJ Uhl | tight end/long snapper | Southeast Missouri State | NCAA I (FCS)

Cannon Ellison | wide receiver | Evangel | NAIA

Kickapoo

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The Kickapoo football team looks to carry its momentum from last week’s win over Webb City into Friday. (Photo by Joe Thomas, Greenbox Photography)

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Levi Phillips | safety | Harding University | NCAA II

Bryan Johnson | offensive lineman | Central Missouri | NCAA II

Landon Sponsel | offensive line | Missouri S&T | NCAA II

Luke Whitten | defensive end | Southwest Baptist | NCAA II

Glendale

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Jalyn Lockett (9) and the Glendale Falcons have had a tough stretch of games in 2024. (Photo by Joe Thomas, Greenbox Photography)

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Jayln Lockett | running back | MidAmerica Nazarene | NAIA

Saul Spurgeon | offensive line | Madonna (Iowa) | NAIA

Bryce Fjell | defensive end | Evangel | NAIA

Central

Parkview’s Khasye Highley sprints for another first down against Central High School at JFK Stadium in Springfield on October 3, 2024.
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Trevor Wilson | defensive end | Marist (New York) | NCAA I (FCS)

Kevrron Smith | quarterback | William Woods | NAIA

Logan-Rogersville

Jacob Shinkarevich plays linebacker and running for Logan-Rogersville (Photo by Joe Thomas, Green Box Photography)
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Jacob Shinkarevich | linebacker | Missouri Southern | NCAA II

Willard

Dalton Jenkins | offensive line | MidAmerica Nazarene | NAIA 

Fair Grove

Fair Grove running back Kellen Lair looks for room on on Friday against Lamar in Columbia (Joe Thomas, Green Box Photography).
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Kellen Lair | running back | Southwest Baptist | Division II

Brock Bruner | linebacker | Southeast Missouri State | Division I (FCS)

Spensar Seiger | quarterback | MidAmerica Nazarene | NAIA

Strafford

Ryder Ross | running back | Southwest Baptist | NCAA II

Hillcrest

Republic hosted Hillcrest in a Class 5 district semifinal on Friday, Nov. 9 at Republic High School. (Photo by Joe Thomas, Green Box Photography)
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Zach Gookin | offensive line | Morningside (Iowa) | NAIA

Cane Miller | offensive line | William Woods | NAIA

Mikey Lee | linebacker | Williams Woods | NAIA

Parkview

Tyce Heslin | offensive line | Missouri S&T | NCAA II

Barrek Fata | defensive line | Evangel | NAIA

By the numbers

Springfield-area football signees by college division.

• Divison I FBS – 0

• Division I FCS – 3

• Division II – 15

• NAIA – 11

The Daily Citizen’s high school sports coverage area includes teams from Greene County as well as Nixa and Ozark.