CANTON – Dante McClellan has made a decision about his college football future.
The Canton McKinley High School star verbally committed to Missouri during a press conference at Memorial Field House on Monday.
McClellan listed Michigan, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisville on social media when he announced he would make his decision Monday. Those five were among more than 20 Division I offers for McClellan.
McClellan is a 6-foot-2, 200-pound outside linebacker and edge rusher who has the athleticism and versatility to play wide receiver on offense. A four-star recruitMcClellan is ranked as the No. 13 recruit in Ohio’s 2025 class, according to Rivals.
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McClellan earned second-team All-Ohio in the 2023 season after totaling 75 tackles (13 for loss), four sacks and one interception. He also caught 32 passes for 518 yards and two touchdowns as a wide receiver.
McKinley went 9-4, won its second consecutive Federal League title and lost in the third round of the OHSAA playoffs to eventual Division I state champion St. Louis.
The Bulldogs open the 2024 season at home on Aug. 22 against Warren Harding.
It’s an exciting time for Missouri football.
The Tigers went 11-2 last year for coach Eliah Drinkwitz, capping the season with a 14-3 Cotton Bowl victory against Ohio State. They were ranked 8th nationally in the final Associated Press poll. Drinkwitz, the 2023 SEC Coach of the Year, has had his contract extended through 2028.
The school recently announced plans for $250 million in renovations to its home field, Memorial Stadium. These plans are expected to be completed by 2026.
This is a developing story. Check back later to learn more about McClellan’s college choice.
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