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Recruiting News: Out Of State DII Committments

Recruiting News: Out Of State DII Committments
Prep Redzone Recruiting News
Jeremy Deckard
Jeremy Deckard January 27, 2025 @ 10:07 AM
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Jaylen Parks
Jaylen Parks 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH/DB | 2025
KS
Riley Jankel
Riley Jankel 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB | 2025
KS
Quin Myers
Quin Myers 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR | 2025
KS
Phil Jones Jr.
Phil Jones Jr. 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL | 2025
KS
Merak Greinert
Merak Greinert 6'3" | 200 lbs | ATH | 2025
KS
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Members of the Class of 2025 have been committing left and right. Here is an update on a handful of ranked prospects who have committed to play for Division II programs outside the state of Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is not an all-inclusive list. Athletes in this report have claimed profiles at Prep Redzone and at least partial public stats on Max Preps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Kansas is planning on publishing updates to the Class of 2025 rankings in March, and is constantly adding commitment information to player profiles. Athletes are encouraged to tag Prep Redzone scouts on X when making their announcements.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1343587"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797a834d69da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parks is ranked No. 40 overall in the Kansas Class of 2025. He has verbally committed to play for the Missouri Western Griffons. He finished his senior season with 16 receptions for 242 yards and two touchdowns. He also recorded 55 tackles for Lawrence during his senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1309726"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797a834d6a3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jankel announced that he will be playing for Missouri S&amp;T after graduation. The Olathe Northwest product is ranked No. 65 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. He finished his senior season with 31 tackles and two interceptions in nine games for the Ravens. He is a quick defensive back who plays shutdown coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["911401"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797aaa68c95e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Greinert announced over the weekend that he will be committing to Harding. He is ranked No. 79 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. His stats for the full season have not been posted on Max Preps, but he had 35 tackles and two interceptions through four games. He also had offers from Morningside and McPherson College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1293837"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797ae24422d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Myers recorded one of the best seasons for receivers in Kansas. He registered 78 receptions for 969 yards and 11 touchdowns. He announced over the weekend his verbal commitment to Southwest Baptist. He is ranked No. 92 overall in the Kansas Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1228497"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797ae2442328"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones announced in late December that he is verbally committed to play for the Nebraska=Kearney Lopers. He is ranked No. 102 overall by Prep Redzone. In ten games last season, he recorded 35 tackles and one quarterback sack. He is a fast defensive lineman who is solid against the run game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Members of the Class of 2025 have been committing left and right. Here is an update on a handful of ranked prospects who have committed to play for Division II programs outside the state of Kansas.

Missouri Western State
Jaylen Parks

Jaylen Parks

KS
ATH/DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH/DB
CLASS 2025
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Jaylen
Parks ATH/DB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Lawrence
|
KS
Recruiting News: Out Of State DII Committments
Parks is ranked No. 40 overall in the Kansas Class of 2025. He has verbally committed to play...
Written by Jeremy Deckard
Missouri Western State
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Jaylen Parks

Twitter
State: Kansas
School: Lawrence
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Missouri S&amp;T
Riley Jankel

Riley Jankel

KS
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Riley
Jankel DB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Olathe Northwest
|
KS
Recruiting News: Out Of State DII Committments
Jankel announced that he will be playing for Missouri S&T after graduation. The Olathe Northwest product is ranked...
Written by Jeremy Deckard
Missouri S&amp;T
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Riley Jankel

State: Kansas
School: Olathe Northwest
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Harding (AR)
Merak Greinert

Merak Greinert

KS
ATH
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 200
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Merak
Greinert ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
200
HS
Olathe Northwest
|
KS
Recruiting News: Out Of State DII Committments
Greinert announced over the weekend that he will be committing to Harding. He is ranked No. 79 overall...
Written by Jeremy Deckard
Harding (AR)
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Merak Greinert

Twitter
State: Kansas
School: Olathe Northwest
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Southwest Baptist
Quin Myers

Quin Myers

KS
WR
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Quin
Myers WR
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Blue Valley West
|
KS
Recruiting News: Out Of State DII Committments
Myers recorded one of the best seasons for receivers in Kansas. He registered 78 receptions for 969 yards...
Written by Jeremy Deckard
Southwest Baptist
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Quin Myers

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State: Kansas
School: Blue Valley West
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Nebraska-Kearney
Phil Jones Jr.

Phil Jones Jr.

KS
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 255
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Phil
Jones Jr. DL
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
255
HS
Bishop Miege
|
KS
Recruiting News: Out Of State DII Committments
Jones announced in late December that he is verbally committed to play for the Nebraska=Kearney Lopers. He is...
Written by Jeremy Deckard
Nebraska-Kearney
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Phil Jones Jr.

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State: Kansas
School: Bishop Miege
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