Touted junior college receiver flips commitment from Minnesota to Kansas State
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- Derrick Salley flips commitment from Minnesota to K-State, boosting receivers room.
- Top-rated junior college receiver by 247Sports, Salley brings size and production.
- He posted 41 catches for 726 yards and 12 TDs; K-State now has 18 commitments.
The Kansas State football team has won a notable recruiting battle.
Derrick Salley, a 6-foot-4 and 216-pound wide receiver who currently plays for Hutchinson Community College, announced his intentions to play for Chris Klieman and the Wildcats via social media Tuesday.
He could be a significant addition.
Salley is the top-rated junior college receiver in the country, according to 247Sports. He will be expected to make an immediate impact next season at K-State.
This season, the sophomore has 41 catches for 726 yards and 12 touchdowns. Last season, he had 19 catches for 317 yards and five touchdowns with the Blue Dragons.
He has good numbers, a strong recruiting profile and ideal size for a pass-catcher.
Salley was previously committed to Minnesota, but he flipped to K-State this week.
“After thoughtful consideration and conversations with my family, I have decided to de-commit from the University of Minnesota,” Salley wrote on social media. “I want to sincerely thank Coach Fleck, the entire coaching staff, and the Minnesota program for their belief in me and the opportunity they have extended.”
He originally chose the Gophers over other offers from Illinois, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and others. After further consideration, he chose to play for the Wildcats.
Salley said his recruitment was “100% shut down” when he committed to K-State.
With Salley on board, K-State now has 18 commitment lined up for its 2026 recruiting class.