Top Kansas Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from Kansas, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The deepest positions in the state are interior offensive linemen, offensive tackles, wide receivers.
- Rated recruits
- 37
- Five-stars
- 1
- Four-stars
- 6
- Nationally ranked
- 37
- Committed
- 10
Rankings by Class
Top 50 Kansas Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ian PremerTE · Class of 2026 | Great BendGreat Bend, KS | ★★★★★ | #1 | #27 | Uncommitted |
| 2 |  Cannon ZubeckOT · Class of 2028 | Shawnee Mission EastOverland Park, KS | ★★★★ | #1 | #18 | Uncommitted |
| 3 |  James Dunnigan Jr.S · Class of 2026 | ManhattanManhattan, KS | ★★★★ | #2 | #192 | Miami |
| 4 |  Baron MarshallWR · Class of 2028 | Blue Valley NorthwestOverland Park, KS | ★★★★ | #2 | #91 | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Cooper OhnmachtATH · Class of 2027 | Great BendGreat Bend, KS | ★★★★ | #1 | #271 | Uncommitted |
| 6 |  Kaden SnyderIOL · Class of 2026 | Salina CentralSalina, KS | ★★★★ | #4 | #400 | Kansas |
| 7 |  Arley MorrellTE · Class of 2026 | PrattPratt, KS | ★★★★ | #3 | #910 | Uncommitted |
| 8 |  Reece WilmesIOL · Class of 2028 | Lawrence Free StateLawrence, KS | ★★★ | #3 | #236 | Uncommitted |
| 9 |  Brody PfannenstielEDGE · Class of 2027 | HoisingtonHoisington, KS | ★★★ | #2 | #509 | Uncommitted |
| 10 |  Lamarcus BarberIOL · Class of 2026 | Mill ValleyShawnee, KS | ★★★ | #5 | #1074 | Kansas State |
| 11 |  Gus CorsairIOL · Class of 2027 | HaysHays, KS | ★★★ | #3 | #316 | Uncommitted |
| 12 |  Jaylen JohnsonEDGE · Class of 2028 | Bishop MiegeMission, KS | ★★★ | #5 | #432 | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Remington MerlauEDGE · Class of 2028 | Rose HillRose Hill, KS | ★★★ | #4 | #452 | Uncommitted |
| 14 |  Alijah ShawOT · Class of 2027 | Blue Valley NorthLeawood, KS | ★★★ | #4 | #472 | Uncommitted |
| 15 |  Maxwell RobinsonIOL · Class of 2026 | DerbyDerby, KS | ★★★ | #13 | #552 | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  Thomas InkelaarIOL · Class of 2028 | Andover CentralAndover, KS | ★★★ | #6 | #653 | Uncommitted |
| 17 |  Dallas GrayLB · Class of 2028 | NorthwestWichita, KS | ★★★ | #8 | #654 | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Hunter HigginsEDGE · Class of 2026 | Maize SouthWichita, KS | ★★★ | #7 | #681 | Kansas |
| 19 |  Tyson RossIOL · Class of 2027 | AndoverAndover, KS | ★★★ | #5 | #686 | Uncommitted |
| 20 |  Braden WilmesOT · Class of 2026 | Lawrence Free StateLawrence, KS | ★★★ | #9 | #795 | Clemson |
| 21 |  Joshua GalbreathLB · Class of 2026 | LawrenceLawrence, KS | ★★★ | #14 | #936 | Kansas |
| 22 |  Nate SimsWR · Class of 2026 | Ottawa SrOttawa, KS | ★★★ | #10 | #1001 | Kansas |
| 23 |  Tyren ParkerWR · Class of 2026 | Shawnee HeightsTopeka, KS | ★★★ | #11 | #1117 | Kansas |
| 24 |  Drake DeBaunTE · Class of 2026 | Shawnee Mission SouthOverland Park, KS | ★★★ | #12 | #1288 | Uncommitted |
| 25 |  Jaylen MasonQB · Class of 2026 | NorthwestMaize, KS | ★★★ | #6 | #1300 | Kansas |
| 26 |  Brody LittonOT · Class of 2026 | BeloitBeloit, KS | ★★★ | #8 | #1499 | Uncommitted |
| 27 |  Cade LiggettRB · Class of 2028 | PrattPratt, KS | ★★★ | #9 | #740 | Uncommitted |
| 28 |  Lawson McGrawLB · Class of 2026 | Blue Valley WestOverland Park, KS | ★★★ | #15 | #952 | Uncommitted |
| 29 |  Chyler WalkerTE · Class of 2028 | DerbyDerby, KS | ★★★ | #11 | #772 | Uncommitted |
| 30 |  Zion ThorntonDL · Class of 2027 | St. Thomas AquinasOverland Park, KS | ★★★ | #7 | #1601 | Uncommitted |
| 31 |  Reign IllianQB · Class of 2027 | Maize SouthWichita, KS | ★★★ | #6 | #1620 | Uncommitted |
| 32 |  Johnmichael FountainLB · Class of 2026 | NorthwestWichita, KS | ★★★ | #17 | #2005 | Uncommitted |
| 33 | Brayden MyovelaWR · Class of 2026 | MaizeMaize, KS | ★★★ | #17 | #2016 | Uncommitted |
| 34 |  Nick AnciauxOT · Class of 2026 | Kapaun Mt Carmel CatholicWichita, KS | ★★★ | #18 | #2197 | Uncommitted |
| 35 |  Ayden KoehnDL · Class of 2027 | CheneyCheney, KS | ★★★ | #8 | #1774 | Uncommitted |
| 36 | Jax LemmonWR · Class of 2028 | Blue Valley NorthOverland Park, KS | ★★★ | #10 | #806 | Uncommitted |
| 37 |  Trace RuddK · Class of 2026 | Blue Valley NorthwestOverland Park, KS | ★★★ | #19 | #2856 | Oklahoma |
Kansas Recruits by Estimated NIL Value
| # | Player | School | Est. NIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian PremerTE · Class of 2026 | Great Bend | $311K |
| 2 | Cannon ZubeckOT · Class of 2028 | Shawnee Mission East | $288K |
Positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from Kansas?+–
Ian Premer is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from Kansas (Great Bend) in the Class of 2026, ranked No. 27 nationally.
How many rated football recruits are there from Kansas?+–
37 Kansas recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2028 classes, including 1 five-stars and 6 four-stars. 10 have announced a college commitment.
How are Kansas recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.
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NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.