Eli Elrod

Eli Elrod

Joined: Dec 30, 2025

Eli is a writer for Kansas State On SI with a specialization in recruiting and prospect breakdowns.

Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, Okla.) 4-star defensive lineman Dawayne Jones looks to sideline for play call.

Nov 22, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) reaches for a touchdown against Kansas State Wildcats safety Vj Payne (7) during the first half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Palmetto Tigers receiver Nazir Pitchford (3) catches a pass while being defended by Gateway Eagles defensive back Jamelle Robertson (18) during the second quarter of a district game at Gateway High School in Fort Myers on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Oct 18, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers defensive back Ja'Son Prevard (10) celebrates with Cavaliers defensive back Donavon Platt (28) after intercepting a pass against the Washington State Cougars in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) is sacked by Louisiana Tech Bulldogs linebacker Mekhi Mason (9) during the second half at Tiger Stadium.

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Kansas State transfer linebackers update, following the closing of the transfer portal window.

Former Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) looks for the next play during the first half against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Update on the former Kansas State receivers that elected to transfer, following the closing of the transfer window.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Izaiah Williams (1) runs after a catch during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

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Update on Kansas State's incoming wide receiver transfers, following the portal window's closing.

Nov 29, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Joe Jackson (4) takes the handoff from quarterback Avery Johnson (2) during the fourth quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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Kansas State transfer running backs update, following the closing of the portal window.

Oct 4, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys outside linebacker Wendell Gregory (4) reacts after he sacked the Arizona Wildcats quarterback during the fourth quarter of the game at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

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Oklahoma State standout Edge rusher and BIG 12 Freshman of the Year, Wendell Gregory, commits to Kansas State.

Apr 12, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver London Humphreys (16) runs against defensive back Adrian Maddox (14) during the Georgia Spring game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Kansas State landed the commitment of former Georgia safety Adrian Maddox in the transfer portal.

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Duce Robinson (0) attempts to catch a pass in the end zone as Virginia Cavaliers defensive back Ja'son Prevard (10) defends during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Star Virginia cornerback Ja'Son Prevard committed to the Kansas State Wildcats on January 9th

Nov 25, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats mascot Willie Wildcat flexes before the start of a game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats earned the commitment of Standout Cal Poly offensive tackle Charlie Adams on January 7th.

Missouri Tigers wide receiver Joshua Manning (0) runs the ball as the Auburn Tigers take on the Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The Missouri Tigers defeated the Auburn Tigers 23-17 in 2OT.

Kansas State lands its second sec wide receiver transfer with the commitment of former Missouri Tiger Joshua Manning.

Oct 18, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) runs the ball during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Kansas State lands a commitment from standout Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. in the transfer portal.

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Izaiah Williams (0) warms up before a game against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Kansas State lands a commitment from former 4-star wide receiver Izaiah Williams in the transfer portal.

Sep 27, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats mascot Willie Wildcat celebrates a touchdown against the UCF Knights in the third quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Coach Klein and the Wildcats land their first defensive commit of the 2026 transfer portal with the commitment of Arkansas defensive back Keshawn Davila.