Kansas State secures commitment from 2028 recruit Taylen Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Kansas State has received its first commitment for the Class of 2028 from Taylen Washington. The Derby athlete, who plays linebacker and defensive end, announced his decision on social media on September 21. Washington is listed at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds. He has recorded 19 total tackles and two sacks in his team's season opener. Kansas State offered him in May after he attended several camps and a game-day visit to Kansas during the previous season.
- •Taylen Washington is the first 2028 recruit for Kansas State.
- •He announced his commitment on September 21, 2026.
- •Washington recorded 19 total tackles, including two sacks in his opener.
- •He has participated in multiple camps at Kansas State throughout his recruiting process.
- •Kansas State offered him a scholarship in May.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas State lands first 2028 commitment from Derby's Taylen Washington
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