Recruiting Spotlight: Nine Unranked Committed Kansas Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone currently has over 300 players ranked in the Class of 2024, however, more than 100 other Kansas Athletes have made college commitments to play football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at nine of those players, two who have signed with an in-state Division I program and eight who are headed out of state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180127' first='Eli' last='Richmond'],</strong> OL, 6'4”, 270, Paola (Kansas)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richmond can push defenders all over the field. The big offensive lineman has committed to play for the Kansas Jayhawks. Look for him to compete for a spot at one of the tackle positions. He has solid footwork and might benefit from a redshirt season to continue to build his strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180128' first='Colter' last='McDaniel'],</strong> DB, 6'1”, 180, Cheney (Kansas)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kansas is signing players from winning programs and among them is McDaniel who played for the Class 3A State Champion Cheney Cardinals. McDaniel can serve as a shutdown corner. He is a bouncy athlete who can go up and bring down or deflect pass attempts. He could have a future impact on the Jayhawks' special team units as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180137' first='Talan' last='Browne']</strong>, WR, 6'4”, 230, St. Thomas Aquinas (Louisiana Monroe)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Browne is a quick receiver with nice hands. He will be joining the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks. The Warhawks play in the Sun Belt and finished just 2-10 last season. The Saints receiver could be walking into a situation where he can earn significant playing time during his freshman season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180138' first='Anthony' last='Lonergan']</strong>, DB, 6'1”, 185, Blue Valley (St. Thomas, MN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group has a large number of defensive backs and you can add Lonegan to that list. Lonergan is more of a safety and finished with 51 total tackles during his senior season. He had back-to-back seasons with four interceptions and is headed to “Land of a Thousand Lakes,” to play for FCS program St. Thomas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180130' first='Jason' last='Burroughs'],</strong> LB, 6'1”, 215, Blue Valley (Central Missouri)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burroughs is a fast linebacker who had multiple offers. The Blue Valley product chose the Central Missouri Mules to be his future team. He can be disruptive in the backfield but also defends the pass well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180131' first='Max' last='Barnes'],</strong> DB, 5'11” 175, Blue Valley Northwest (Missouri S&amp;T)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes is headed to Rolla, Missouri to play for the Missouri S&amp;T Miners. Barnes is an excellent cover corner who could also play the safety position if needed. The Division II program is getting a solid playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180132' first='Kaleb' last='Kirgan']</strong>, P, 5'11”, 180, KC Piper (Nebraska-Kearney)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kirgan has a big leg and the punter is all set to play for the MIAA's Nebraska-Kearney Lopers. He averaged 34.4 yards per punt during his senior season. He also is a solid kickoff man who recorded 18 touchbacks during his senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180134' first='Johnnie' last='Williams']</strong>, DB, 6'1”, 160, Free State (Missouri Southern State)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Kansas product headed to a MIAA program is Free State's Williams. The sneaky quick defensive back is headed to Joplin, Missouri to play for the Missouri Southern Lions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180218' first='William' last='Kalihamwe']</strong>, OL, 6'1”, 285, Olathe East (William Woods)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kalihamwe can play at guard or tackle. He has a quick first punch and the speed to pull if needed. He is headed to NAIA program William Woods. The Olathe East Hawk product will be changing his feathers to those of an Owl, but hopes his college career takes flight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->