By Austin Nichols, Contributing Writer
MANHATTAN – After a rather disappointing end in Waco, Tex., the Kansas State football team is not only looking forward to the Alamo Bowl Jan. 2, but also the new recruits committing to the Wildcat family tradition.
Heading into the final game of the season, K-State has 15 student-athletes committed to joining the Wildcats next season. Of those 15 recruits, one is rated four-stars, 11 are three-stars and three are two-stars, according to Rivals.com.
Leading the new recruits is Duke Shelley (5-9 155), Tucker, Ga. Shelley is a four-star defensive back and ranked #22 at his position. Shelley committed to K-State in late August and will be a key addition on the defensive side of the ball.
Alex Delton (6-0 195), Hays, Kan., will begin competition for the quarterback position next season as the Wildcats say goodbye to senior Jake Waters. Delton is a dual-threat quarterback, with a 4.42 second 40 yard dash. Many expect Delton to feel right at home in Coach Bill Snyder’s signature system. According to Rivals.com, Delton is a three-star recruit at the QB position ranked #23 nationally and #5 in the state of Kansas.
Reggie Walker (6-2 230), Ponchatoula, La., is an outside linebacker many K-State fans are excited to see in a Wildcat uniform. Why? Reggie Walker is the same name as a former K-State linebacker who played for the Wildcats from 2005 to 2008. Walker is a three-star recruit and ranked 35 at his position, according to Rivals.com.
Scott Frantz (6-5 285), Free State High School, Lawrence, Kan., is another K-State recruit who fans hope to see on the field sooner rather than later. According to Rivals.com Frantz is a three-star recruit, the 4th best offensive tackle in the state of Kansas and #50 in the U.S.
Other three-star recruits, according to Rivals.com, for the Wildcats include:
Offensive tackle Evan Applegate (6-6 270), Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kan.
Running back Alex Barnes (6-0 210), Pittsburg, Kan.
Outside linebacker Mohamed Barry (6-1 210), Loganville, Ga.
Athlete Kalin Heath (6-2 190), Catersville, Ga.,
Inside linebacker Chase Johnston (6-4 271), Carl Junction, Mo.
Defensive end Joshua Little (6-3 230), Jacksonville, Fla.
Defensive end Aulelio Olomua (6-5 240), Mesa Community College, Mesa, Ariz.
Wide receiver Isaiah Zuber (6-0 171), Stone Mountain, Ga.
Two-star recruits, according to Rivals.com, for the Wildcats include:
Offensive tackle Evan Curl (6-4 280), Flower Mound, Tex.
Athlete Denzel Goolsby (5-11 190), Bishop Carroll, Wichita, Kan.
Offensive guard Adam Holtorf (6-4 271), Seward, Neb.