Ball Carriers & Blockers: Eleven Kansas Signees
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Just when I think I am nearing the finish line, another athlete from Kansas signs, and the line moves. Prep Redzone Kansas continues to feature Kansas athletes who have signed with college football programs, but who are not among our…
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Continue ReadingJust when I think I am nearing the finish line, another athlete from Kansas signs, and the line moves.
Prep Redzone Kansas continues to feature Kansas athletes who have signed with college football programs, but who are not among our currently 330 players ranked in the Class of 2024.
Here is the ninth report which features eleven offensive linemen and offensive backs who have chosen to play for football programs in Kansas.
Tycen Biering Tycen Biering 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Eisenhower | 2024 State KS , OL, 6’4”, 300, Eisenhower (Hutchinson)
Biering is a quick center who can captain an offensive line. He also has the quickness and strength to fill in at guard if needed. The Eisenhower Tiger product is committed to playing for the Hutchinson Blue Dragons.
Tyler Bono Tyler Bono 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Blue Valley West | 2024 State KS , RB, 5’9”, 190, Blue Valley West (Baker)
Bono is an athletic running back who runs hard and works hard in the weight room. He makes good cuts and could also transition to a slot back for the Baker Wildcats.
Cooper Carley Cooper Carley 5'11" | 200 lbs | QB Olathe West | 2024 State KS , QB, 5’11”, 200, Olathe West (MidAmerica Nazarene)
Carley is a dual-threat quarterback who scores with his legs and his throwing arm. The Olathe West Owl is staying close to home and has selected MidAmerica Nazarene as the program to continue his football career.
Trystan Duckworth Trystan Duckworth 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Olathe Northwest | 2024 State KS , RB, 5’9”, 190, Olathe Northwest (MidAmerica Nazarene)
Duckworth will be joining Carley on the Pioneer roster. The two offensive weapons from rival schools could very well join efforts to become a dangerous combination in the Pioneer’s backfield.
Gracen Fisher Gracen Fisher 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Trinity | 2024 State KS , RB, 5’10”, 195, Trinity Academy (Ottawa)
Nick Davis’ Ottawa Braves are getting a slick running back from Wichita. The Knights prospect can catch the ball out of the backfield and could also play defensive back based on Ottawa’s future needs.
Otto Huff Otto Huff 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Manhattan | 2024 State KS , RB, 5’9”, 170, Manhattan (St. Mary’s)
The Spires are adding a physical running back option from Manhattan. Huff is pretty much a between-the-tackles runner and a great blocker. Saint Mary’s struggled at times last year to get their ground game going, but this young man can pick up the tough yards to move the chains.
Tony Jacobsen Tony Jacobsen 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Lawrence | 2024 State KS , RB, 5’10”, 190, Lawrence (Baker)
The Baker Wildcats have proven that can dominate recruiting from the schools in their area. Jacobsen is a solid runner who could have an early impact on the special team units in Baldwin.
Wyatt Kerstetter Wyatt Kerstetter 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL Augusta | 2024 State KS , OL, 6’5”, 290, Augusta (Hutchinson)
Kerstetter is another center/guard prospect heading to Hutch. He plays with solid balance and can get inside on opposing linemen. He and Biering, former rivals, have already been giving each other love on social media and look forward to future competition at practice.
Mason Mellies Mason Mellies 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL Clay Center | 2024 State KS , OL, 6’4”, 275, Clay Center (Bethany)
Mellies is another outstanding offensive guard, however, this one has decided to take his game to Lindsborg. The Clay Center product has signed to play with Bethany Swedes a program under reconstruction under Head Coach Michael Grossner heading into his second season as the skipper of the Swedes ship.
Jayden Sutton Jayden Sutton 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Winfield | 2024 State KS , OL, 6’3” 270, Winfield (Garden City)
Sutton is a big offensive tackle who was highly sought after. The Winfield product chose Garden City over his other finalists, hometown Southwestern, Morningside, McPherson, Hutchinson, and Independence.
Derrick Vargas Derrick Vargas 5'10" | 245 lbs | LS Salina South | 2024 State KS , LS, 5’10”, 245, Salina South (Garden City)
Vargas is a consistent long-snapper who could compete for playing time at center or guard for the Broncbusters.