Four-star Jason Dowell from Belleville, Illinois is the second commitment in Missouri’s 2025 recruiting class
The 2025 recruiting class is off and running for the Mizzou Football program – and Eli Drinkwitz and the staff have started things off by bringing in two consecutive four-star recruits.
#ZOULIVE25
pic.twitter.com/DefAuS2DiW— Eliah Drinkwitz (@CoachDrinkwitz) April 19, 2024
Joining QB Matt Zollers is defensive tackle Jason Dowell from across the Mississippi River in Belleville, Illinois.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you plans to prosper you and not harm you plans to give you hope and a future✝️ pic.twitter.com/0er7Mf43DG— Jason Dowell (@JasonDo52403398) April 19, 2024
Dowell’s commitment just so happens to come the day after the Memorial Stadium renderings — and that could jumpstart the 2025 class in a big way.
Missouri was able to win the recruiting battle over Indiana, Illinois, and Kansas.
Rivals ranks Dowell as the 10th best player in the state of Illinois — and the 24th best defensive tackle in the country for 2025.
In his junior season at Althoff Catholic High School, Dowell was named a First-Team All-Metro Selection — producing 11 sacks and 56 tackles.
Player Spotlight Wednesday! We are highlighting Juniors Jason Dowell, Dierre Hill Jr., and Charleston Coldon. Jason and Dierre were chosen as First Team All-Metro Selections and Charleston was chosen as a Third Team All-Metro Selection. Go Crusaders!#stackyourbrick pic.twitter.com/uQwzqKThQm
— Althoff Catholic Football (@AlthoffFootball) January 3, 2024
This looks to be an underrated get for Eli Drinkwitz and the staff as the 2025 class starts to come together.
The most underrated state when it comes to big time football players is Illinois. Over 50 in the NFL. One such underrated player is Jason Dowell 6’3” 290 DL belleville Althoff Catholic. Strong, quick, agile, good hands, passionate and nonstop motor. Runs a 4.9. Dominator. pic.twitter.com/nG6oN9rFx5
— Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) November 30, 2023
We’ll have more to come on Jason Dowell’s commitment here on Rock M Nation in the coming days.
Welcome to Mizzou, Jason! M-I-Z!
Get to know: Jason Dowell
Hometown: Belleville, Illinois
High School: Althoff Catholic
Position: Defensive Tackle
Ht/Wt: 6’3, 275 lbs
Rivals Ranking: Four-star, 5.8
247Composite Ranking: Three-star, 0.8842
Total announced offers: 17
Offers to note: Illinois, Indiana, Auburn, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State
What They’re Saying:
Quick story (with video highlights) on Althoff (Ill.) 2025 defensive lineman Jason Dowell committing to Missouri.@JasonDo52403398 @AlthoffFootball https://t.co/iYXkpE16tt
— Nate Latsch (@NateLatsch) April 19, 2024
Turning Up in the Trenches #MIZ pic.twitter.com/3axlIYtej3
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) April 19, 2024
Congrats to Junior – Jason Dowell on his commitment to the University of Missouri! Sky is the limit for you Jason…can’t wait to see how you finish Crusader career and continue that legacy as a Tiger! Proud of you! pic.twitter.com/zQhfflKBUW
— Althoff Catholic Football (@AlthoffFootball) April 19, 2024