Former Missouri State Bears quarterback Jacob Clark provides an exclusive look into his pivotal journey from collegiate star to NFL hopeful. With an upcoming appearance at the prestigious All-American All-Star game in Orlando, Clark details his intense training regimen in Kansas City, emphasizing the critical opportunity to impress NFL coaches and scouts, and outlines his strategic preparations for Pro Day. He candidly discusses the fluctuating nature of draft prospects, the importance of "fit" within a professional system, and how showcasing versatility is key to cracking the highly competitive NFL quarterback fraternity.

Beyond his professional aspirations, Clark reflects on his celebrated career at Missouri State, recounting the program's transition to FBS and the memorable victories that shaped his legacy. He shares the deeply personal reasons behind his decision to stay a Bear amid the transfer portal era, underscoring his commitment to the team and community. Clark also offers a glimpse into his close bonds with former coaches Ryan Beard and Nick Patrino, including a surprising anecdote about their relationship, and muses on future career paths, from coaching to front office roles, as he aims to play football for as long as possible

Former Missouri State Bears quarterback&nbsp;Jacob Clark provides an exclusive look into his pivotal journey from collegiate star to NFL hopeful. With an upcoming appearance at the prestigious All-American All-Star game in Orlando, Clark details his intense training regimen in Kansas City, emphasizing the critical opportunity to impress NFL coaches and scouts, and outlines his strategic preparations for Pro Day. He candidly discusses the fluctuating nature of draft prospects, the importance of "fit" within a professional system, and how showcasing versatility is key to cracking the highly competitive NFL quarterback fraternity.
Beyond his professional aspirations, Clark reflects on his celebrated career at Missouri State, recounting the program's transition to FBS and the memorable victories that shaped his legacy. He shares the deeply personal reasons behind his decision to stay a Bear amid the transfer portal era, underscoring his commitment to the team and community. Clark also offers a glimpse into his close bonds with former coaches Ryan Beard and Nick Patrino, including a surprising anecdote about their relationship, and muses on future career paths, from coaching to front office roles, as he aims to play football for as long as possible

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.