Collin Klein adds first quarterback to Kansas State’s 2027 recruiting class
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- Cameron Kruse announced he will play for Collin Klein’s Kansas State 2027 class.
- Kruse threw for 2,264 yards and 35 touchdowns as a junior at Page High in Tennessee.
- Kruse is K-State’s ninth commitment for the 2027 class; Johnson departs after 2026.
Kansas State football coach Collin Klein has found his quarterback for the recruiting class of 2027.
Cameron Kruse, a 6-foot-2 and 195-pound passer who is currently playing for Page High in Franklin (Tennessee), announced his intentions on Tuesday to play for Klein and the Wildcats.
Kruse is originally from the Sunflower State. The Wildcats began targeting him after they missed out on touted quarterback recruit Jake Nawrot, who committed to Kentucky. But Kruse is also a talented recruit. He chose K-State over interest from Miami, Northwestern, West Virginia, Memphis and others.
He doesn’t yet have a star rating from any of the major recruiting services.
As a junior, Kruse threw for 2,264 yards and 35 touchdowns while also rushing for 376 yards and six touchdowns. He will look to build on those numbers as a high school senior before he enrolls at K-State.
He will arrive in Manhattan at an important time for K-State quarterbacks, as the Wildcats will be looking to replace longtime starter Avery Johnson after he concludes his college career in 2026.
Kruse gives K-State nine commitments for its 2027 recruiting class. He joins offensive lineman Jack Clayborne, defensive back Julian Elzey, tight end Ben Hynek, linebacker Colton McComb, defensive back Nazir Pitchford, wide receiver David Rushing, linebacker Giacamo SanFilippo and linebacker Canaan Smith.