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<p>Any football fan who follows Division II football understands the talent and depth in the MIAA Conference.</p>
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<p>Here is an update on nine Kansas prospects who have recently verbally committed to or received offers from MIAA programs.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1343587' first='Jaylen' last='Parks'],</strong> ATH/DB, 6'0”, 185, Lawrence, '25 (Missouri Western)</p>
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<p>Parks announced on social media this week that he has verbally committed to Missouri Western. Parks is ranked No. 40 overall by Prep Redzone. During his senior season, he recorded 55 tackles. On the offensive side of the ball, he caught 16 balls for 242 yards.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285567' first='Caden' last='Estrada'],</strong> OL 6'1”, 270, Washburn Rural, '25 (Emporia State)</p>
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<p>Estrada is a strong tackle who has done some serious blocking over the years for Washburn Rural. He announced this week that he plans to commit to Emporia State. Estrada is ranked No. 53 overall by Prep Redzone.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213987' first='Garren' last='Campbell'],</strong> OL, 6'4”, 275, Cheney, '25 (Emporia State)</p>
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<p>The Hornets picked up two offensive linemen from the Sunflower State this week. Cheney's Campbell is ranked No. 121 overall in the class of 2026. He has been on a winning offense and plans to take his work ethic and winning ways to Emporia.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301850' first='Luke' last='Harris'],</strong> OL, 6'5”, 300, Fort Scott, '25 (Pittsburg State)</p>
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<p>Harris is a long and quick lineman ranked No. 223 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. He recently announced that he has committed to Pittsburg State.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1308345' first='Noah' last='Rupp'],</strong> DB, 6'0”, 170, Free State, '25 (Nebraska-Kearney)</p>
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<p>The Firebird defensive back announced yesterday that he has verbally committed to Nebraska-Kearney. Rupp is ranked No. 245 overall. He finished his season with 70 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1306212' first='Gaige' last='Hurley'],</strong> DL, 6'3”, 240, Andover Central, ‘25</p>
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<p>Hurley is a physical defensive lineman ranked No. 85. He recently announced on social media that he has received an offer from Washburn. He finished his senior season with 57 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries for the State Champion Jaguars.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1306198' first='Elijah' last='Dixon'],</strong> LB, 6'2”, 220, Derby, ‘25</p>
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<p>Derby's Dixon has an offer from Washburn. Prep Redzone has him ranked No. 143 overall. Washburn's coaching staff under new head coach Zach Watkins have been all over the recruiting trail.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228443' first='Brandt' last='Stupka'],</strong> WR, 6'2”, 175, Andover Central, ‘25</p>
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<p>Hurley is not the only Jaguar that Washburn is after. Stupka also announced on social media that he has been offered by Washburn. Stupka is ranked No. 251 overall in the Class of 2025. He caught 67 balls for 1,072 yards, and 15 touchdowns in 12 games for the Jaguars.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='868978' first='Quentin' last='Wallace'],</strong> TE, 6'3”, 230, Blue Valley North, ‘25</p>
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<p>Wallace is ranked No. 325 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. He made 19 receptions for 309 yards and four touchdowns in his senior season. He recently announced an offer from Missouri Southern. He also has an offer to Butler Community College.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1343587' first='Jaylen' last='Parks'],</strong> ATH/DB, 6'0”, 185, Lawrence, '25 (Missouri Western)</p>
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<p>Parks announced on social media this week that he has verbally committed to Missouri Western. Parks is ranked No. 40 overall by Prep Redzone. During his senior season, he recorded 55 tackles. On the offensive side of the ball, he caught 16 balls for 242 yards.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285567' first='Caden' last='Estrada'],</strong> OL 6'1”, 270, Washburn Rural, '25 (Emporia State)</p>
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<p>Estrada is a strong tackle who has done some serious blocking over the years for Washburn Rural. He announced this week that he plans to commit to Emporia State. Estrada is ranked No. 53 overall by Prep Redzone.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213987' first='Garren' last='Campbell'],</strong> OL, 6'4”, 275, Cheney, '25 (Emporia State)</p>
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<p>The Hornets picked up two offensive linemen from the Sunflower State this week. Cheney's Campbell is ranked No. 121 overall in the class of 2026. He has been on a winning offense and plans to take his work ethic and winning ways to Emporia.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301850' first='Luke' last='Harris'],</strong> OL, 6'5”, 300, Fort Scott, '25 (Pittsburg State)</p>
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<p>Harris is a long and quick lineman ranked No. 223 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. He recently announced that he has committed to Pittsburg State.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1308345' first='Noah' last='Rupp'],</strong> DB, 6'0”, 170, Free State, '25 (Nebraska-Kearney)</p>
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<p>The Firebird defensive back announced yesterday that he has verbally committed to Nebraska-Kearney. Rupp is ranked No. 245 overall. He finished his season with 70 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1306212' first='Gaige' last='Hurley'],</strong> DL, 6'3”, 240, Andover Central, ‘25</p>
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<p>Hurley is a physical defensive lineman ranked No. 85. He recently announced on social media that he has received an offer from Washburn. He finished his senior season with 57 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries for the State Champion Jaguars.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1306198' first='Elijah' last='Dixon'],</strong> LB, 6'2”, 220, Derby, ‘25</p>
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<p>Derby's Dixon has an offer from Washburn. Prep Redzone has him ranked No. 143 overall. Washburn's coaching staff under new head coach Zach Watkins have been all over the recruiting trail.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228443' first='Brandt' last='Stupka'],</strong> WR, 6'2”, 175, Andover Central, ‘25</p>
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<p>Hurley is not the only Jaguar that Washburn is after. Stupka also announced on social media that he has been offered by Washburn. Stupka is ranked No. 251 overall in the Class of 2025. He caught 67 balls for 1,072 yards, and 15 touchdowns in 12 games for the Jaguars.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='868978' first='Quentin' last='Wallace'],</strong> TE, 6'3”, 230, Blue Valley North, ‘25</p>
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<p>Wallace is ranked No. 325 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. He made 19 receptions for 309 yards and four touchdowns in his senior season. He recently announced an offer from Missouri Southern. He also has an offer to Butler Community College.</p>
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Any football fan who follows Division II football understands the talent and depth in the MIAA Conference.
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