Kansas State’s 2027 Recruiting Surge Under Coach Collin Klein
Kansas State has secured a wave of four‑star and three‑star recruits, climbing to a top‑40 class nationally and cementing its place as the Big 12's most promising program.
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Kansas State has secured a wave of four‑star and three‑star recruits, climbing to a top‑40 class nationally and cementing its place as the Big 12's most promising program.
Collin Klein's first recruiting class at Kansas State sits at No. 28 in the national composite, featuring multiple four‑star prospects. The haul compares with earlier efforts by Chris Klieman and the late Bill Snyder, whose modest rankings still produced championship teams.
Cooper Ohnmacht, a four-star athlete from Great Bend, announced his commitment to Kansas State, becoming the first top-ranked in-state recruit to pledge to the Wildcats since 2024.
Four-star recruit Brayden Harris chose Kansas State over several Power Five programs, elevating the Wildcats’ 2027 class to a top-30 national standing.

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