It's National Signing Day, the time when high school athletes can finally commit to their new collegiate grounds.
As Kansas State expands its 2026 class, the program added five promising recruits to build on coach Collin Klein's inaugural roster.
Here are the newest signings from Wednesday:
Arley Morrell, Tight End
HIGH SCHOOL: PRATT HIGH, Pratt, KS
2025 STATS: 39 REC, 517 YDS, 7 TD; 48 CAR, 227 YDS, 8 TD
Jackson Hollie, Defensive End
HIGH SCHOOL: JUNCTION CITY HIGH, Junction City, KS
2025 STATS: 52 TKLS, 10 TFL, 5 SACKS, 1 INT
Blake Jay, Quarterback/Athlete
HIGH SCHOOL: MILL VALLEY, Shawnee, KS
2025 STATS: 862 YDS, 8 TD, 3 INT; 177 CAR, 1,531 YDS, 24 TD
Nash Morrison, Wide Receiver
HIGH SCHOOL: BASEHOR LINWOOD, Basehor, KS
2025 STATS: 64 REC, 1,017 YDS, 13 TD
Aidan O'Neill, Kicker
HIGH SCHOOL: CLARKSTON HIGH, Clarkston, MI
2025 STATS: 26/27 PAT, 4/7 FG
QUOTABLE: “We’re gonna be the new old school," Klein said in his opening coach press conference. "We’re gonna stay true to a value system that’s been in place for a long time. We’re gonna move our program forward and take the steps necessary to chase excellence in everything we do. We’re gonna love our players. We’re gonna be elite relationship builders that strive and scratch and claw to make sure that we know that we, myself, and our staff have their backs no matter what. And make sure to help them become the best they can possibly be, on and off the field.”
FORMER KANSAS STATE STAR STILL GETTING DRAFT HYPE AFTER SENIOR BOWL
Former Kansas State offensive lineman Sam Hecht continues to get NFL Draft hype after his Senior Bowl performance.
Bleacher Report was the latest to laud the veteran Wildcats center.
The article wrote:
"The NFL has an offensive line problem. Quality depth is lacking around the league. A squad can be quickly exposed with one or two injuries up front. Thusly, quality blockers prepared for the professional game tend to be highly regarded throughout the draft process. Kansas State's Sam Hecht was the most consistent day-to-day performer among all of the offensive linemen in Mobile. Hecht started 25 straight contests for the Wildcats before his collegiate career came to a close. His performance at the Senior Bowl reflected what was seen on tape."
Hecht earned All-Big 12 honors in each of his last two seasons (Second-team in 2024, First-team in 2025) and was also an honorable mention for Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year last season. He is currently projected as a third or fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.