Recruiting Spotlight: The Light Shines On Unranked Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this third and final recruiting update for the day, I feature eight unranked Kansas prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two of them have made verbal commitments, while the other six have announced recent offers to play college football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1566644' first='Johnathan' last='Bandy'],</strong> ATH, 6'3”, 180, Sumner Academy, '25 (Butler Community College)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bandy recently took to social media to announce his verbal commitment to Butler Community College. Bandy is a fast athlete who could play either side of the ball and have an immediate impact on special teams for the Grizzlies.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1566636' first='Jarrett-Wayne' last='Moore'],</strong> DL, 5'10”, 225, Jackson Heights, '25 (Friends)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson Heights defensive lineman Moore has verbally committed to Friends University. Moore had 49 total tackles in 10 games in hiis senior season. He had a big impact on the Cobras' defense making seven tackles for loss, causing one fumble and recovering another, while finishing with two interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1566634' first='Chance' last='Johnson'],</strong> OL/DL, 6'3”, 250, Wichita West, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson has announced he has received an offer to join Moore at Friends. Over nine games Johnson recorded 57 total tackles and eight TFLs for the Pioneers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1566635' first='Cooper' last='Speer'],</strong> RB/WR, 5'7”, 175, Dodge City, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Friends Falcons' coaching staff has also made an offer to Dodge City's Speer. The Dodge City senior chipped in on offense gaining 459 yards receiving and 230 yards rushing. He scored 10 total touchdowns in 10 games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1566639' first='Trevon' last='Hayes'],</strong> WR, 6'2”, 165, Wichita Heights, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayes has an offer from McPherson College in his pocket. He is an athletic receiver who provides a nice target. He made 10 catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns in eight games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1566641' first='Avery' last='Hunter'],</strong> LB/TE, 5'10”, 200, Royal Valley, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Royal Valley's Hunter also has received an offer from McPherson College. Hunter led the Panthers in tackles as a senior with 77. He finished with four TFLs, one quarterback sack, one forced fumble, and one interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1566640' first='Blake' last='Walker'],</strong> WR, 5'10”, 141, Blue Valley, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker has received an offer from Hastings College, a NAIA program in Nebraska. Walker is a speedster who runs track. He has multiple offers including one to play “Sprint Football” at Midway University in Kentucky,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1555388' first='Savy' last='Ward'],</strong> WR/DB, 6'1”, 185, Shawnee Heights, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shawnee Heights' Ward has an offer from Dean College, a Division III school in Massachusetts. Ward had an injury-shortened season for Shawnee Heights playing in just five games. He recorded 18 total tackles in those five games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->