Twelve DII Kansas Prospects Headed Out Of State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On National Signing Day, 12 Kansas high school football players signed with MIAA out-of-state programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is the final installment of scouting reports on Kansas players continuing their careers with the MIAA institutions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bearcats Add Six Sunflower State Stars</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northwest Missouri State University signed six players who could form four-elevenths of a starting offense in the future. The first four players on this list could be one of the most dominant foursomes since the days of Ric Flair, Arn Anderson. Tully Blanchard, and Barry Windham.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='35652' first='Hayden' last='Jay'], 6'0", 180, QB, Mill Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First and foremost, Jay is a winner. Mill Valley has won four straight state championships. In his senior season, he threw for 1,514 yards and 17 touchdowns. He proved to be a dual-threat quarterback rushing for 519 yards and 14 touchdowns. He is ranked No. 26 by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='87705' first='Michael' last='Murray'], 5'10", 163, WR, SE Saline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murray is a gifted receiver and projects as a slot receiver. He caught 59 passes for 870 yards during his senior campaign. He also rushed for two touchdowns and 141 yards. Like others in this recruiting class for the Bearcats, Murray comes from a winning program. He is ranked No. 52 amongst his Kansas peers in the Class of '24.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='237220' first='John' last='Niesen'], 6'3", 195, WR, St. James Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Niesen has great hands and is a big target. In his senior season with the Thunder, he accumulated 59 receptions for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns. The possibility of seeing him connect with Jay for years to come will make Bearcat fans ecstatic. He is the 20th-ranked player in the Kansas Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='317347' first='Gatlin' last='Samuel'], 6'2", 225,&nbsp; TE, Blue Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samuel is a physically gifted tight end a big target near the end zone. He caught six touchdowns his senior season and finished with 26 total receptions for 238 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='127767' first='Wade' last='Spencer'] 6'2”, 220, DL, St. James Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spencer is a physical down lineman. In his senior season, he finished with 51 total tackles and nine of those were for a loss. He is Ranked No. 25 by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='87688' first='Holden' last='Zigmant'], 5'9", 173, DB, Mill Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zigmant can cover and tackle. He had two interceptions and 62 total tackles during his senior season. He should break in on special teams for NWMSU. He is ranked No. 106 by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Six More Kansas Talents Headed to the MIAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='246098' first='Broc' last='Worcester'], LB, 6'1”, 205, Mill Valley HS, (Missouri Western)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Worcester was the leader of the Mill Valley defense. In his senior season, he led the team with 109 tackles. He has great size and speed for a linebacker. He is ranked No. 56 by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='119125' first='Jaxon' last='Vikander'], LB, 6'2”, 215, Manhattan HS, (Missouri Western)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When he is near an opposing ball carrier Vikander looks like a lion chasing down a gazelle. The Manhattan Indian defensive star finished his senior season with 103 total tackles and finished with 16 tackles-for-loss for the 2022 Class 6A State Champions. He is ranked No. 61 by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='170381' first='Ty' last='Smith'], DB, 6'1", 172, Circle, (Missouri Southern)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith was a two-way stud at Circle. He produced one of the highest totals in Kansas for receiving yards with 1,128 on 39 receptions. As a defensive back, he finished with 59 total tackles, 40 of which were solo. The Lions are looking at him as DB, and he could shine as a return specialist. He is ranked No. 62 by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brandon Redic Jr., DL, 6'2”, 200, Andover, (Missouri Southern)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Redic is fast and athletic and projects as a solid standup pass-rushing defensive end. He will be taking his game to Joplin, Missouri.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='87674' first='Sean' last='Anderson'], TE, 6'5”, 250, Norton Community, (Nebraska Kearney)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson primarily worked as a blocker in high school, but he did catch seven passes for two touchdowns his senior year. He is a big tight end and obviously a red-zone target. He could bulk up and play tackle, he could slim down and be spread out. It will be interesting to see what the Lopers' coaching staff has planned for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='244923' first='Cooper' last='Zwart'], OL, 6'4”, 300, Olathe West, (Central Missouri)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zwart is experienced and durable. He started 23 straight games for varsity football. His size plays at all levels. He is ranked No. 30 by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->