Seventeen Kansas Athletes Sign With FHSU

On National Signing Day, Fort Hays State University announced the addition of 17 high school signees from Kansas.   On paper, the Tigers have added impressive options on the defensive side of the ball.   This is the second of multiple scouting reports on Kansas Athletes who signed with MIAA Division II programs.   Tigers Recruit Heavy Out West   Landen Allen, 6'0”, 200, LB, Salina,  Southeast of Saline   Allen is a powerful linebacker who has experience winning football games. Allen finished with 49 total tackles for the Trojans in 2022, a team that went 11-1. Southeast of Saline's season ended in the Class 2A State Semifinals. He was a KFCA 2A All-State selection in 2022. He has a nose for the football and will be a solid addition to the Tiger defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='87646' first='Kade' last='Harris'], 5'11”, 180, S, TMP-Marian   Harris is fast and versatile. He owns the career rushing record and scoring record at TMP-Marian High School in Hays. He rushed for 864 yards and nine touchdowns his senior year. It appears that he will get his first look at FHSU as a safety. He is scheduled to participate for the West Team in the 2023 Kansas Shrine Bowl.   Chance Kerr, 6'0”, 205, LB, Dodge City   Kerr led the Dodge City defense in total tackles his senior year with 62. He was an all-conference selection as both a linebacker and running back. He rushed for more than 400 yards and seven touchdowns in the 2022 campaign. It appears that he penciled in as a defensive recruit for Fort Hays, but don't be surprised if he contributes early on special teams.   [player_tooltip player_id='166968' first='Bryce' last='Salmans'], 6'1”, 225, DE, Hays   Salmans, a pass-rushing defensive end was the 2022 WAC Defensive Player of the Year. Salmans helped lead Hays to the Class 5A State semifinals and a 10-2 record. He is scheduled to compete for the West Team in the 2023 Kansas Shrine Bowl   Keamonie Archie, 6'3”, 180, DB, Hays   Archie assisted in leading a top-notch Hays defense in 2022. The Indians held opponents to 14 points or less in seven games. Archie's shutdown skills on wideouts played a role in that success. He helped lead Hays to the Class 5A State semifinals and a 10-2 record.   [player_tooltip player_id='166972' first='Caleb' last='Wiese'], 6'3”, 200, DB,  Garden City   Wiese's size and speed will play at the next level. He recorded over 200 tackles in his prep career with six interceptions. He helped lead Garden City to a 7-2 record in 2022, a defense that limited opponents to 14 points or less five times.   [player_tooltip player_id='510906' first='Jackson' last='Turnbull'], 6'5”, 230, DE, Pittsburg   All-state honorable mention selection in Kansas Class 5A as a junior and senior...Helped team to a regional championship as a senior...Two-time all-state selection in baseball...All-state honorable mention selection in basketball. Ranked No. 121 in the Class of '23, according to Prep Redzone.   TreVian Pierce, 6'0”, 155, DB, Parsons   Pierce can cover and tackle in the open field. He was a two-year starter at cornerback for Parsons.   [player_tooltip player_id='244922' first='Mason' last='McGavran'], 6'0”, 215, QB/ATH,  Olathe West   McGavran is a big get for Fort Hays State. He led Olathe West to a regional championship in 2022. During that ‘22 campaign, he threw for over 1,400 yards and rushed for over 1,300 yards. In his high school career, he accounted for over 5,900 yards and 72 touchdowns. He is ranked No. 34 in the Prep Redzone rankings.   [player_tooltip player_id='395575' first='Wyatt' last='Spexarth'], 6'3”, 175, QB, Andale   Talk about a guy who is accustomed to winning, Spexarth and the Andale Indians won 51 straight wins He guided Andale to four Class 3A state titles from 2019 to 2022. The Indians went 13-0 in 2022 and the offense scored 28 points or more in every game. On six occasions Andale posted point totals of 52 or higher, including scoring 108 in one game. He is ranked No. 182 in his class by Prep Redzone staffers.   Marquis Williams, 6'1”, 160, WR, Sunrise Christian Academy   Williams has quick feet, and good hands, and could contribute on special teams early. On offense, he could line up in the backfield or out wide. Williams has lots of potential and could be a diamond in the rough for the Tigers. He played for Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire. Watch his Hudl highlights and you will see what the Fort Hays coaches saw.   Lawson Bailey, 6'0”, 190, RB, Scott Community   Bailey is a strong explosive back who can squat 405 lbs. He is hard to tackle and just has that football player frame. He has great hands and will be a weapon as a receiver in the flat or on screen-plays. He is a multiple sport product from Class 3A's Scott Community High School. He was an All-state honorable mention selection on offense.   Mason Hernandez, 5'10” 180, RB, Goodland   Hernandez saw time at quarterback and running back his senior season. He rushed for 631 yards and threw for 515 more. He is a solid back with the potential catching balls out of the backfield. Hernandez could contribute on special teams and serve as a third-down back early in his career.   Kreighton Modrow, 5'10”, 170, WR, Salina South   Modrow is a solid route-runner and has sneaky breakaway speed. He was not the No. 1 option in Salina South's offense, but he did catch seven balls for 81 yards on a team that was winless in 2022. He appears to be a gritty player who will work hard and battle for a position.   Braxton McDaniel, 6'4”, 310, OL, Silver Lake   McDaniel was an all-county and all-league selection as an offensive lineman. He will be coming to Hays from a perennial powerhouse program in Silver Lake. He's quick for his size and will only get bigger and stronger.   [player_tooltip player_id='237198' first='Kyreese' last='Groen'], 6'1”, 160, WR, Hays   Groen has speed and size and could cause match-up problems for opposing defenses.   [player_tooltip player_id='246109' first='Kaden' last='Lonard'], 6'5”, 300, OL, Free State   While watching film on Lonard the name that comes to mind is “Hoss.” He is a big man and is effective at run and pass-blocking. With his big ‘6'5”, 300 lb. frame, he projects as a tackle, but he also played guard in high school.

On National Signing Day, Fort Hays State University announced the addition of 17 high school signees from Kansas.