Kansas State is still hunting for its first commitment in the 2028 class, but the offers keep rolling in, and the Wildcats have now turned their attention to another offensive lineman.
The latest name on the board is Jerry Richmond, an offensive lineman from East St. Louis High School in East St.
Louis, IL. Richmond said he’s also picked up offers from Florida Atlantic, North Carolina, and South Dakota.
"After a Great Conversation with Coach Schmidt, I am beyond grateful to receive my 6th Division 1 offer from Kansas State University," Richmond tweeted.
It’s early, very early, but Kansas State is clearly making the line a priority. The Wildcats know what that unit means to the rest of the offense, and the source of that urgency is plain enough: last season’s regression showed how much the team’s success depends on the offensive line. Building the run game remains a major part of that equation, and it’s been one of Kansas State’s calling cards for years.
Richmond is part of a growing list of 2028 targets the Wildcats have already reached out to.
One of them is offensive tackle Asher Megonnell, who was offered by Kansas State on Friday. Megonnell plays at Ankeny Centennial High School in Ankeny, IA, and he also has an offer from Big 12 rival Iowa State. He is currently unranked.
Kansas State has also offered tight end AJ Criss, a 6-foot-7, 205-pound prospect from Krum High School in Krum, TX. Criss posted 34 catches for 574 yards and eight touchdowns last season. Florida State and Texas Tech have also offered him, and he is currently unranked but expected to land as a three-star prospect.
Another name to know is Ronald Crawford, who attends De La Salle High School in New Orleans, LA. He already holds offers from 15 other DI schools, including Auburn, Baylor, and Houston. Crawford is one of the highest-ranked defensive linemen in his class in Louisiana.
Kansas State has also extended an offer to Antonio Dural, a two-way athlete from Klein Oak High School in Spring, TX. Dural plays both cornerback and wide receiver, and the offer came from Wildcats cornerbacks coach Marcel Yates.
Last season, he totaled 15 tackles and five pass deflections on defense, while adding 30 offensive touches for 468 yards and three touchdowns. Other schools in the mix include SMU, Kansas, and Nebraska.
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