The calendar has turned to spring and there are several programs across the country that are riding a wave of momentum in recruiting. Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney looks at four such programs in the Big 12.
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KANSAS
Kansas is the only program in the Big 12 with double-digit commitments and while March has been quiet in terms of commitments, February and especially January were so productive the Jayhawks have the top class in the conference.
Three-star receiver Tyren Parker and three-star defensive end Draeden Punt joined the Kansas class in February and the Jayhawks landed an amazing nine pledges in the month of January. That’s more than any other team in the Big 12 has in their class right now.
Four-star edge rushers Hunter Higgins and Landen Anderson along with four-star defensive back James Dunnigan Jr., who is still receiving major interest from other programs but has no other visits planned, led the month of January.
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IOWA STATE
Iowa State has jumped out with a respectable eight commitments so far in the 2026 class and won a big recruiting battle in March when high three-star athlete Amarion Jackson committed to the Cyclones as Iowa, Kansas, Kansas State and others were involved with the Omaha (Neb.) Millard South standout.
Jackson is the highest-ranked recruit in Iowa State’s class so…
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Publish date : 2025-03-21 13:04:00
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