Kansas State lands football recruit who was previously committed to Arkansas
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- Kansas State secures Carnell Jackson, a 6-3, 340-pound DL once committed to Arkansas.
- Jackson reopened recruitment after Arkansas fired Sam Pittman and reconsidered options.
- K-State reaches 17 commitments in its 2026 class, adding depth on defensive line.
The Kansas State Wildcats began the weekend with some positive news on the recruiting trail.
Carnell Jackson, a 6-foot-3 and 340-pound three-star defensive lineman, announced his intentions to play for head coach Chris Klieman in college on Saturday morning.
Jackson is a well-regarded defender who was once committed to Arkansas. But he decided to reevaluate his options after the Razorbacks parted ways with Sam Pittman earlier this season.
Several other schools were interested in Jackson. He held scholarship offers from Houston, Memphis, South Florida, Tulane, West Virginia and many others.
K-State now has 17 commitments lined up for its recruiting class of 2026.
Kellis Robinett
The Wichita Eagle