Signing Moments: KS Ranked Hodge Podge, Part One
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Prep Redzone has been featuring reports on the Class of 2024 Kansas college signees for several weeks now. For whatever reason I have discovered a group of 23 ranked athletes who have not been recently recognized for their college commitments.…
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Continue ReadingPrep Redzone has been featuring reports on the Class of 2024 Kansas college signees for several weeks now. For whatever reason I have discovered a group of 23 ranked athletes who have not been recently recognized for their college commitments.
Here is Part One of two reports featuring such Kansas stars. Starting tomorrow I will begin featuring the more than 100 unranked Kansas players who have signed and begin integrating them into the rankings.
There will be a Class of 2024 Rankings update either the last week in February or the first week in March.
As mentioned before, if you have signed and I missed it, or if you end up signing later this spring, please feel free to DM me @KSScoutDeck or email me at deckscoutks@gmail.com.
Tristan Baker Tristan Baker 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Mill Valley | 2024 State KS , RB, 5’9”, 170, Mill Valley (Baker)
Baker announced his commitment to Baker after I had just written an extensive report on athletes signing with the Wildcats. The Mill Valley product is ranked No. 100 overall. He rushed for 1,648 yards during his senior season giving him back-to-back seasons of rushing for more than 1,000 yards. He finished his high school career with 54 total touchdowns at the varsity level.
Adrion Seals Adrion Seals 5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH Eudora | 2024 State KS , ATH, 5’11” 160, Eudora (Baker)
Seals also made his commitment to Baker official just hours after I featured the other ranked Wildcat signees. Seals is ranked No. 104 overall and is a versatile athlete who can play on either side of the ball. It will be interesting to see if Miguel Regaldo’s staff see him as a defensive back or wideout. He should have an early impact on special teams.
Ben Wheeler Ben Wheeler 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB St. James Academy | 2024 State KS , QB, 6’1”, 180, St. James Academy (Kansas State)
Wheeler recently committed to play for the Kansas State Wildcats. He is currently ranked No. 124 in the Prep Redzone Class of 2024 rankings. He could compete for a spot at quarterback. He threw for 1370 yards and rushed for 384 yards for St. James last season. He could also play free safety for the Wildcats when he gets his turn to compete for a starting job.
Trey Carter Trey Carter 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH Atchison | 2024 State KS , ATH, 5’10, 185, Atchison (Southwestern)
Carter is a speedster who will travel to Winfield to play for the KCAC Southwestern Moundbuilders. He is ranked No. 134 overall. He could play on either side of the ball four Southwestern. He threw for 2,112 yards and 21 touchdowns for the Phoenix during his senior season. He can also play cornerback and could end up returning kicks if he is not used as a quarterback.
Cale Milleson Cale Milleson 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Wichita Heights | 2024 State KS , LB, 5’11”, 190, Wichita Heights (Friends)
Milleson committed early to Friends so has not been mentioned in recent reports. The physical linebacker is ranked No. 138 among his Kansas peers. He finished with a career-high 85 total tackles during his senior campaign. Twenty-two of those tackles were for lost yardage, and are evidence of the type of speed he brings to the table. He has played running back and could play tight end if the Falcons have a need there.
Thomas Cromer Thomas Cromer 6'1" | 255 lbs | OL Eudora | 2024 State KS , OL, 6’1”, 255, Eudora (Friends)
Cromer is a physical offensive lineman who plays with great balance. He was also an early commitment who made his college choice long before the National Signing Day. He is ranked No. 141 overall. He will likely play guard for the Falcons, but his versatile enough that he could play any position in the trenches.
Aiden Bruce Aiden Bruce 6'0" | 160 lbs | RB Olathe North | 2024 State KS , RB, 6’0”, 160, Olathe North (Hutchinson)
Bruce is a quick running back with solid hands. The Olathe North prospect is ranked No. 165 in the PRZ Kansas rankings. During his senior season, he rushed for 357 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 58 balls for 568 yards and three scores. He could also possibly move to cornerback for the Blue Dragons. By heading to a JUCO he will immediately compete for playing time.
Nate Campbell Nate Campbell 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Heights (Wichita) | 2024 State KS , LB, 5’11”, 190, Wichita Heights (Friends)
Campbell is headed to Friends with his Falcons teammate Milleson. The two of them were quite the tackling duo for Heights. Campbell is ranked No. 174 overall. Campbell recorded an eye-popping 123 total tackles during his senior season. He also recorded 20 TFLs, four quarterback sacks, and three fumble recoveries. He also has a frame that could add some weight and strength to move down to the defensive line. Yet, I think there will be a Saturday in the future when he and Milleson are lined up together as starting LBs for the Friends Falcons.
Keon Edwards Keon Edwards 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Newton | 2024 State KS , DB, 5’11”, 180, Newton (Friends)
Ranked No. 181 overall by Prep Redzone, Edwards is an athletic defensive back who will add depth to the Falcons’ roster. Edwards is a shut-down corner who also has a nose for the football. He forced a fumble, blocked a kick, and recorded one interception for the Railers in his senior season. Edwards finished his senior season with 32.5 total tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss.
Cole Rickard Cole Rickard 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB El Dorado | 2024 State KS , LB, 6’2”, 205, El Dorado (Dodge City CC)
Rickard was a three-sport prospect who picked football over basketball and baseball. He is currently ranked No. 189 in the Kansas Class of 2024 rankings. He finished his senior season with 141 total tackles for El Dorado. It’s only fitting that the El Dorado product would sign with Dodge City to be a Conquistador. Readers, if you don’t get that reference you need to retake history.