Beasts In The East: Offensive Threats From All Classes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is plenty of offensive talent in the eastern half of Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a report on six ranked prospects from the eastern side of Kansas, who posted solid offensive numbers last fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='733502' first='Banks' last='Bowen']</strong>, ATH, 6'2”, 175, Lawrence, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bowen is currently ranked No. 28 overall in the Kansas Class of 2025. Bowen is a dual-threat quarterback who rolled up more than 2,500 yards of offense during his junior season. He threw for 1,676 yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games. He used his wheels to rush for 1,017 yards and 13 touchdowns. He is an accurate thrower and can also play in the defensive backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115487' first='Max' last='Armstrong'],</strong> RB, 5'10”, 190, Olathe South, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone has Armstrong listed as a linebacker, but he was also among the state's leaders in rushing yards last season. In 10 games, he ran for 1,004 yards for the Falcons. He scored seven touchdowns on the ground. He is a grinder and fights for tough yards in between the tackles. The Olathe South prospect also finished with 69 total tackles during his junior season. Armstrong is ranked No.21 overall in the class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1113374' first='Kasen' last='Parsons'],</strong> QB, 6'0”, 185, Osage City, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parsons had a big sophomore season for the Osage City Indians. He is currently ranked No. 49 overall and the fifth-ranked quarterback in the class of 2026. He threw for 2,401 yards and 26 touchdowns in 11 games last fall. He also rushed for 12 touchdowns and 864 yards. He is a poised quarterback, who with the potential to be the starting signal-caller for two more seasons, he will be well-prepared to play quarterback at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229094' first='Josh' last='Foland'],</strong> TE, 6'0”, 185, Olathe West, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kansas is fast becoming known as the “Tight End State.” Olathe West's Foland can be added to that long list of prime tight end prospects. He made just four receptions last season, but West needed backfield help, and he rushed for 494 yards and three touchdowns. His speed and toughness make him a dangerous weapon at a young age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='693877' first='Cameron' last='Kruse'],</strong> QB, 6'1”, 170, Olathe West, ‘27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After throwing for 1,173 yards in nine games last fall, Kruse was ranked as the top quarterback in the class of 2027 by Prep Redzone. He is also ranked No. 10 overall. He threw for 11 touchdowns and ran for six more in nine games as a freshman. He is a savvy prospect on social media and is attending multiple camps and combines this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1113130' first='J'Vonte' last='White'],</strong> QB, 5'11”, 170, Neodesha, ‘27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White has the potential to be one of the top athletes to come out of Neodesha in recent history. He broke into the Blue Steak lineup as a freshman. He threw for 436 yards and rushed for 199. He threw six touchdown passes and rushed for another. White is currently ranked No. 19 overall in the class of 2027 and is the second-ranked quarterback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->