Pitt State Adds Four From Kansas

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On National Signing Day, Pittsburg State University announced the addition of four signees from Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gorillas stayed close to home adding three players from the Southeastern section of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the third of multiple scouting reports on Kansas Athletes who signed with MIAA Division II programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Staying Close to Home</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at the four Kansas players signed by Pitt State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='172772' first='Dagen' last='Dean'], 6'2”, 215, LB, Chanute</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chanute product was awarded the &nbsp;Kansas Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. He finished with 76 tackles with 16 tackles-for-loss and nine quarterback sacks his senior season. He is fast to the ball and has the size to cover tight ends. Dean is ranked No. 49 among his Class of 2023 Kansas peers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='122549' first='Mario' last='Menghini'], 6'2”, 195, S, Frontenac</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Menghini played both sides of the ball at Frontenac as a running back and defensive back.&nbsp; He finished his high school career with 2,235 career rushing yards with 26 touchdowns. It appears that the Gorilla staff with look for him to play on the defensive side of the ball. He could also get his feet wet in college on special teams as a gunner or returner. Menghini is ranked No. 90 in the Kansas Class of 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='166974' first='Luke' last='McLaughlin'], 6'2”, 185, S, Rose Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McLaughlin posted strong numbers for Rose Hill his senior season with 68 tackles, two interceptions, and four pass breakups. He is a smart player and reacts well. He finishes tackles and has a nose for creating turnovers. McLaughlin is ranked No. 93 in the Class of 2023 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke Niggeman, 6-3, 201, TE, Girard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Girard product is staying close to home. He helped lead the Trojans to consecutive 10-1 records and back-to-back CNC League titles. He played quarterback and free safety in high school. He is athletic and fast and at 6'3” he could cause serious match-up problems playing at tight end. Niggeman is ranked No. 186 in the Prep Redzone Kansas rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->