K-State's 2026 Class Strengthened By Highly-Recruited Safety Commit

Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Chris Klieman is congratulated by Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Jace Friesen (46) after beating North Carolina State Wolfpack in the Pop-Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Kansas State is on a roll after adding another defensive recruit to its growing 2026 class.

Nick McClellan, a safety from St. Louis, Missouri, announced his commitment to Kansas State on Monday. As one of the more sought-after recruits, McClellan initially received an offer in May 2024. The Wildcats' consistent communication with him over the past year paid dividends.

Locked in💜🤍@247recruiting @CBCFootball @ScottPingel10 @On3Recruits @AllenTrieu @RivalsFriedman @NateLatsch @GregSmithRivals @espn @DemetricDWarren @coachnellyy @KStateFB @CoachReedLive @IamClint_C @elitefootball @_elitespeed @MonarcSport @On3sports pic.twitter.com/m6mkkq4h1O

— Nick Mcclellan (@Nicktheone26) June 16, 2025

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound safety chose the Wildcats over 11 different programs, including Kansas, Iowa State, and Missouri. McClellan is ranked as the No. 14 recruit in Missouri and the No. 98 safety nationally, per 247sports.

McClellan is K-State's fourth commitment since Saturday, joining three-star defensive lineman Kingston Hall (Tahlequah, OK), three-star defensive back Garrick Dixon (O'Fallon, MO), and three-star wide receiver/defensive back Hannibal Carter Navies (Loganville, GA).

Kansas State Adds Agile Three-Star Defensive Lineman To 2026 Recruiting Class

Kansas State has secured a commitment from another three-star defensive player, continuing to solidify the 2026 recruiting class.

Kingston Hall, a 6-foot-3 and 267-pound defensive lineman from Oklahoma, announced his commitment to Kansas State on Sunday. The three-star prospect chose the Wildcats over Baylor, East Central, Maryland, North Texas, UNLV, among others.

Manhattan Im Home🏡 #Committed @KStateFB @CoachMikeTui @spedbraet @CoachBuddyWyatt @spedbraet @tahlequah_fb pic.twitter.com/WIcsNqCeph

— Kingston “King” Hall (@Kingstonhall33) June 14, 2025

This past season at Tahlequah High School, Hall recorded 37 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, and 5.5 sacks. A multi-sport athlete, Hall ran a 12.27 100-meter dash at 267 pounds. Hall is ranked as the No. 22 recruit in Oklahoma, according to 247Sports.

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