Kansas State football lost its first 2027 class commit, Nazir Pitchford, who de-committed from the program on Wednesday.
And it didn't take long for him to accumulate interest from other teams. One of the Wildcats' Big 12 rivals, UCF, is among the early programs aiming to acquire the three-star cornerback.
Pitchford is based out of Palmetto, FL, and had six total tackles and a pass deflection in 2025 at Palmetto High School. Pitchford also played wide receiver, recording 22 receptions for 344 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He committed to the program in February, marking coach Collin Klein's first addition to his inaugural recruiting class.
His departure knocks the number of 2027 commits down to 10. Klein has slowly built one of the best recruiting classes in the country, landing a plethora of three-star players and a few four-star players to build the roster of the future.
Here are the commits from the 2027 class:
Anitoni Tahi, Defensive Tackle
HIGH SCHOOL: Basha (Chandler, AZ)
2025 STATS: 33 TOT TKLS, 16 TFL, 7 QBH, 3.5 SACKS
RANK: 3-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Apr. 29
Dawayne Jones, Defensive Tackle
HIGH SCHOOL: Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, OK)
2025 STATS: N/A
RANK: 4-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Apr. 28
Cam Kruse, Quarterback
HIGH SCHOOL: Page (Franklin, TN)
2025 STATS: 2,264 YDS, 35 TD, 3 INT; 376 RUSH YDS, 6 TD
RANK: 3-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Apr. 28
Jack Clayborne, Offensive Lineman
HIGH SCHOOL: Madison East (Madison, WI)
2025 STATS: N/A
RANK: N/A
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Apr. 26
David Rushing, Wide Receiver
HIGH SCHOOL: Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, AZ)
2025 STATS: 34 REC, 589 YDS, 6 TD
RANK: 3-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Apr. 20
Ben Hynek, Tight End
HIGH SCHOOL: Stanley (Stanley, ND)
2025 STATS: N/A
RANK: 4-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Apr. 20
Giacamo SanFilippo, Linebacker
HIGH SCHOOL: Bishop Moore Catholic (Orlando, FL)
2025 STATS: 57 TOT TKLS, 3.5 SACKS, 8 TFL, 2 PD
RANK: 3-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Apr. 19
Colton McComb, Linebacker
HIGH SCHOOL: Edmond Memorial (Edmond, OK)
2025 STATS: 88 TOT TKLS, 3.5 TFL, 9 QBH
RANK: 3-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Apr. 4
Jullian Elzey, Safety
HIGH SCHOOL: Brookwood (Snellville, GA)
2025 STATS: 76 TOT TKLS, 5 PD, 2 FR, 1 INT
RANK: 3-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Mar. 30
Canaan Smith, Offensive Lineman
HIGH SCHOOL: Prestonwood Christian (Plano, TX)
2025 STATS: N/A
RANK: 3-STAR
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: Mar. 16
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