Missouri
Missouri State football lands former North Texas commit, others in recent days
Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard recaps loss to South Dakota State
Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard spoke about the team’s loss to South Dakota State and MSU’s future after its season finale.
Missouri State football has landed commitments from four high school recruits in recent weeks, including a three-star linebacker who was once committed at the FBS level.
Bears coach Ryan Beard added a pair of players to a growing wide receiver room, a defensive lineman whose recruitment got off to a late start and a linebacker who is finally settling on a home after committing to two different programs.
Offseason recruiting is expected to slow slightly until the spring transfer window for college football opens April 16-25. The Bears are expected to heavily pursue offensive and defensive linemen once open.
Dezmond Barnes, Stanhope Elmore (Alabama)
Barnes committed to the Bears on Monday, giving them a 6-foot-2, 310-pound defensive lineman out of high school.
Barnes’ recruitment picked up during his senior year with offers from Appalachian State and Eastern Kentucky. He was offered by the Bears in late October.
He finished his senior year with 56 tackles, with 18 being for a loss and five sacks.
Anthony Bell Jr., Paulding County (Georgia)
Bell is a 6-foot, 160-pound wide receiver who will be a freshman. He caught 26 passes for 747 yards and four touchdowns in 2024.
His other top offers included Cornell, Chattanooga and Western Carolina. The Bears offered him in September. He announced his commitment Sunday.
Haydon Caston, Iowa Colony (Texas)
Caston is a three-star safety who committed to the Bears on Tuesday. He had previously been offered by North Texas, Hawaii, Arkansas State, Dartmouth, Oregon State, Tulsa and UTEP. He originally committed to Hawaii, backed out of his commitment in November, committed to North Texas, then reopen his recruitment again after changes on the coaching staff.
He’s a 6-1, 190-pound outside linebacker-safety hybrid. He received his offer from the Bears on Jan. 11. His senior season saw him make 124 tackles, with 90 being solo. He made 16 tackles for a loss, six sacks and three interceptions.
Amare Whetsel, Monsignor Pace (Miami)
Whetsel is a 6-foot-1 wide receiver from the Miami area. He finished his senior season with 33 receptions, four total tackles and 740 all-purpose yards. He committed to the Bears on Dec. 7, after the December signing period.
Whetsell’s recruitment was limited, making it likely he’ll be a preferred walk-on. His other offers included NAIA Ave Maria and Division II Saint Anselm.
Missouri State football recruiting Class of 2025
- Deuce Bailey, QB, Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Stephen Meitz, OL, Eureka
- Jackson Kohl, TE, Christian Brothers
- Jayden McGee, DE/LB, Cardinal Ritter
- Mitch Weisenborn, OL, Francis Howell (PWO)
- Brycen Dorsey, WR, Christian Brothers (PWO)
- Gionni McBride, DB, North Kansas City
- Joseph Arnold, DB, Blue Valley Northwest (Kansas)
- Navonn Barrett, Lackawanna College, DB
- Darryon Taylor, Mississippi Delta CC, DB
- Ronnel Johnson, Stetson, WR
- Maguire Neal, S, Charlotte
- Drew Viotto, QB, Eastern Michigan
- Edubedike Nnabugwu, OL, Delaware State
- Matthew Greene, OL, UNLV
- Isaiah McMorris, WR, Nebraska
- DJ Wesolak, EDGE, Oregon State
- Brayden Thompson, OL, Kettle Moraine (Wisconsin)
- King Davis, RB, Miami Northwestern (Florida)
- Shomari Lawrence, RB, Florida International
- Dezmond Barnes, DL, Stanhope Elmore (Alabama)
- Anthony Bell Jr., WR, Paulding County (Georgia)
- Hayden Caston, OLB/S, Iowa Colony (Texas)
- Amare Whetsel, WR, Monsignor Pace (Miami)
Missouri
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 10 arrests across north Missouri between June 19, 2026, and June 21, 2026. The arrests involved allegations including driving while intoxicated, kidnapping, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain a single lane, and outstanding warrants.
It is important to note that, while all the individuals listed below have been reported as arrested, they may not have been physically transported to a detention center. Depending on the circumstances, an individual may be issued a summons, which includes a court date. When the Missouri State Highway Patrol issues a summons with a court date, it is considered an arrest, even if the individual is not physically transported to a detention center.
Noah T. Nims, 35, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested in Buchanan County on June 19, 2026, at 6:14 p.m. He was accused of driving while intoxicated, first offense, and failure to maintain a single lane. Nims was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center on a 24-hour hold.
Jaedyn C. Bacerra, 22, of Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested in Livingston County on June 19, 2026, at 9:47 p.m. Authorities alleged he was driving while intoxicated. Additional allegations included failure to have two lighted headlamps and failure to equip a vehicle with two approved red taillights. Bacerra was held at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and later released.
Justin F. Myers, 35, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested in Andrew County on June 20, 2026, at 2:11 a.m. He was accused of driving while intoxicated as a prior offender and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident. Myers was released to Mosaic and was listed as released.
Edgar Y. Martinez Ramirez, 36, of Olathe, Kansas, was arrested in Harrison County on June 20, 2026, at 8:46 a.m. He was accused of child kidnapping, a Class A felony; first-degree kidnapping, a Class A felony; and first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, a Class D felony. Martinez Ramirez was held at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department on a 24-hour hold.
Albin B. Kos, 42, of Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested in Daviess County on June 20, 2026, at 2:23 p.m. Authorities alleged he unlawfully possessed drug paraphernalia as a prior offender, operated a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, and failed to maintain insurance. He was also wanted on misdemeanor Jackson County warrants for failure to appear on charges related to speeding and driving without a valid license. Kos was held at the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail and was listed as bondable.
Andres A. Reed, 43, of Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested in Holt County on June 21, 2026, at 1:40 a.m. He was accused of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. Reed was held by the Holt County Sheriff’s Office on a 12-hour hold.
Timothy R. Nelson Ptomey, 32, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested in Buchanan County on June 21, 2026, at 10:11 p.m. He was accused of driving while intoxicated, failing to display valid license plates on a motor vehicle or trailer, and driving the wrong direction on a divided highway in a manner that created an immediate threat of an accident. Nelson Ptomey was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center on a 24-hour hold.
Trace A. Wheeler, 23, of Edina, Missouri, was arrested in Lewis County on June 19, 2026, at 5:39 a.m. He was accused of driving while intoxicated and failing to drive on the right half of the roadway in an incident involving an accident. Wheeler was held at the Lewis County Jail and later released.
Shane D. Kurk, 29, of Canton, Missouri, was arrested in Lewis County on June 21, 2026, at 1:31 a.m. He was accused of driving while intoxicated. Kurk was held at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department and later released.
Travis J. Miles, 41, of Shawnee, Kansas, was arrested in Ralls County on June 21, 2026, at 11:28 p.m. He was accused of driving while intoxicated and failing to wear a seat belt. Miles was released following his arrest.
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