Recruiting News: Five Ranked Prospects With DII Offers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association is one of the toughest Division II football conferences year in and year out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One thing the elite conference teams have in common is they recruit the state of Kansas hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a quick look at five ranked Kansas athletes in the class of 2025 who have garnered interest from MIAA programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='570191' first='Lincoln' last='Stueve'],</strong> DL, 6'4”, 220, Blue Valley, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stueve is currently ranked No. 20 overall and is the fourth-ranked linebacker. He is a versatile athlete who was born to play defense. He finished with 91 total tackles last season and has a two-year total of 163. He recorded seven quarterback sacks and 22 tackles for lost yardage in 12 games as a junior. He has received multiple offers including Pittsburg State University. He also has offers from Missouri State and Air Force.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442661' first='Jace' last='Adler'],</strong> DB, 6'3”, 175, Andover Central, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adler is currently ranked No. 10 overall by Prep Redzone. The Jaguars' defensive back has received an offer from Nebraska-Kearney. He collected 97 total tackles in 13 games as a junior. He is a head-hunting safety who finishes tackles. Adler was also among the state leaders in interceptions with seven during the 2023 season. He has been active on the camp scene participating at the Pitt State and KU camps. He also has an offer from Midland University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='282256' first='Landen' last='Gatto'],</strong> WR, 6'5”, 200, Maize South, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gatto has been given an offer from Central Oklahoma. The Maverick's wideout is currently ranked No. 41 overall in the Kansas Class of 2025 and is the third-ranked wide receiver. He also has the size to lineup at tight end, and can create matchup problems for defensive coordinators.  Gatto has attended camps at Lindenwood and Northwest Missouri this summer. He should get more offers and might have a tough decision to make on where to matriculate as a college freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285567' first='Caden' last='Estrada']</strong>, OL, 6'1”, 270, Washburn Rural, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Estrada is a physical offensive lineman. The Washburn Rural prospect is currently ranked No. 13 overall by Prep Redzone. Like several other elite Rural prospects, Estrada has received an offer from the coaching staff at Washburn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115459' first='King' last='Leonard']</strong>, DB, 5'10”, 175, Washburn Rural, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leonard plays defensive back for the Junior Blues. He is currently ranked No. 47 overall and is also the owner of an offer from the Washburn Ichabods. Leonard is a solid safety with good hands. He finished his junior season with 75 total tackles. He is a turnover machine who collected nine interceptions, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery during a standout junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->