Chris Klieman may have missed out on linebacker Jayshawn Ross when he initially chose Alabama over Kansas State as a high school recruit from Liberty North, but Ross is now ready to play for the Wildcats.
Ross, a versatile 6-foot-4, 220-pound defender, committed to Kansas State as a transfer on Tuesday after spending his freshman season at Alabama. He is expected to take on a hybrid role with the Wildcats, potentially playing both defensive end and linebacker as a pass rusher. K-State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will likely find multiple ways to utilize Ross’s talents once he arrives on campus.
Although Ross didn’t record any stats during his season with Alabama, Kansas State was familiar with his abilities, having recruited him as a four-star prospect.
Ross had originally chosen Alabama over K-State and Nebraska, but after exploring transfer options, he quickly decided to join the Wildcats. With Ross’s commitment, Kansas State has now added 10 incoming transfers in this recruiting cycle.
He joins a strong group of transfers, including Jerand Bradley (Boston College), Gabe Ervin (Nebraska), Amarion Fortenberry (South Alabama), Gunner Maldonado (Arizona), Mar’Quavious Moss (West Georgia), Gabe Powers (Ohio State), Jayden Rowe (Oklahoma), Amos Talalele (USC), and Jaron Tibbs (Purdue).
