At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-8, 305-pound junior left tackle had led the Eagles to a 13-0 record and a berth in the Class 6 state championship game. Cantwell anchored an offensive line that blocked for an attack averaging 44.8 points per game and 9.3 yards per play through 13 games. The 2023-24 Boys Track & Field Gatorade State Player of the Year, Cantwell amassed 153 pancake blocks and also ran for a touchdown. He is ranked as the No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2026 by Rivals.com.
Cantwell has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school next fall.
A regular at Nixa’s weekly Leadership Academy, a meeting that discusses leadership skills, Cantwell has volunteered locally at the Least of These Food Pantry, the only full-service pantry serving Christian County. He has also donated his time as a peer tutor and a youth track coach.
