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Correll Buckhalter Jr. commits to Kansas State football for 2027 class

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Correll Buckhalter Jr. commits to Kansas State football for 2027 class
Summary

Correll Buckhalter Jr., son of former NFL running back Correll Buckhalter, has committed to the Kansas State football program for the 2027 recruiting class. The three-star tailback, standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 185 pounds, announced his decision on social media. He chose Kansas State over offers from SMU, Arkansas, Iowa, and UCLA after visiting the Manhattan campus. During his junior season, he recorded 1,288 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns, amassing over 2,141 all-purpose yards. Kansas State's 2027 recruiting class currently ranks No. 36 nationally.

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  • •Buckhalter Jr. is ranked No. 844 overall in the 247Sports Composite.
  • •He announced his commitment on June 7, 2026.
  • •Kansas State now has 14 commitments for the 2027 class.
  • •He previously played at Liberty Christian in Texas.
  • •The Wildcats' recruiting class ranks behind Texas Tech and others in the Big 12.
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  • 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State football adds former NFL RB's son to 2027 recruiting class
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Correll Buckhalter Jr, son of the former NFL standout, has committed to the Kansas State 2027 recruiting class.

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