Kansas State's Nick McClellan profiled as 2026 kickoff approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
As the countdown to the 2026 kickoff hits 34 days, Kansas State cornerback Nick McClellan is spotlighted. The 5-11, 193-pound true freshman from St. Louis, Missouri, is projected to redshirt, though he may appear on the depth chart as a reserve. McClellan was recognized as the 49th-best safety in the Class of 2026 by Rivals, earning first-team All-Metro honors as both a junior and senior. He signed with Kansas State, his only offer, despite interest from multiple programs. His future at K-State includes a potential four to five years of eligibility depending on his redshirt status.
- •Nick McClellan is a true freshman cornerback for Kansas State.
- •He is expected to redshirt or serve as a reserve player.
- •McClellan was a first-team All-Metro selection in high school.
- •He signed with K-State over offers from various other programs.
- •His brother Jeremiah plays wide receiver at Oregon.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — 34 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Nick McClellan
"BracketCat counts down the 34th day until the 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State cornerback Nick McClellan.
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