Overview
- Kansas State secured seven transfer commitments on Jan. 5, including DT De'Arieun Hicks (Gardner-Webb), RB Rodney Fields Jr. (Oklahoma State), WR Izaiah Williams (Texas A&M), CB Kaleb Patterson (Illinois), LB Jacobi Oliphant (Oklahoma State), S Koy Beasley (Miami, Ohio) and OL Keiton Jones (Missouri).
- Hicks committed after visiting Iowa State on Monday and Kansas State on Jan. 3, bringing three years of eligibility and 2025 production that included 21 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss.
- The surge followed a Jan. 4 pledge from former Arkansas cornerback Keshawn Davila, a 6-foot-1 defender with two years of eligibility who played 12 games in 2025.
- Klein and his staff are prioritizing the defensive line and secondary as visits continue this week at the Vanier Family Football Complex, with additional linemen and linebackers scheduled to be on campus.
- Several newcomers have multiple seasons remaining, positioning the Wildcats for 2026, and the NCAA transfer window stays open Jan. 2–16, keeping roster movement active.