(Maryville, MO) — Northwest Missouri State University junior offensive lineman Kaleb McCullough has been selected to the D2Football.com Elite 100 Watch List as a first-team choice.
McCullough, who hails from Humboldt, Iowa, was a first-team all-MIAA performer in 2025 after starting all 12 games at left tackle for the Bearcats. He was a part of the Bearcat offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks (15) in the MIAA in 2025. Last season, the Bearcats led the MIAA in total touchdowns scored (53), rushing touchdowns (32) and rushing offense (243.1 yards/game). McCullough was a second-team all-America selection by D2Football.com, AFCA and Don Hansen. McCullough was named a second-team Academic All-America honoree with a 3.77 GPA in agricultural business.
The D2Football.com Elite 100 Watch List was selected by the staff of D2Football.com with input from numerous sitting head coaches and professional football scout Josh Buchanan. The team includes first and second team selections for offense, defense and special teams along with 25 “Squad” players for offense and defense. Squad players are equivalent to “honorable mention” selections in similar national recognition lists.
The Bearcats open their season on Saturday, August 29 at Texas A&M Kingsville.
