The Kansas State football team had another productive weekend on the recruiting front, securing two more incoming transfers, bringing their total to seven veteran newcomers for the 2025 season. The latest addition is 6-foot-5, 330-pound offensive lineman Amos Talalele, who spent the past two seasons with the USC Trojans.
Although Talalele had limited playing time, he appeared in six games this past season. A former three-star recruit, Talalele chose USC over offers from Arizona, California, Utah, and Washington. He is expected to compete for a starting role in K-State’s offensive line next season, following his visit to Manhattan.
K-State also added Boston College wide receiver Jerand Bradley, who chose the Wildcats over several prominent programs, including Oklahoma. Bradley recorded six catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns this season with the Golden Eagles.
Prior to that, he played three seasons at Texas Tech, where he accumulated 92 receptions, 1,274 yards, and 10 touchdowns under current K-State assistant Matt Wells. Bradley will return to the Big 12, where he is expected to vie for a starting spot in K-State’s offense.
On Monday, K-State reportedly signed Arizona defensive back Gunner Maldonado. The 6-foot, 194-pounder made a significant impact during his three seasons in Tucson, recording 173 tackles and four interceptions. K-State’s other incoming transfers include Purdue wide receiver Jaron Tibbs, Oklahoma defensive back Jayden Rowe, West Georgia defensive back Mar’Quavious Moss, and Ohio State linebacker Gabe Powers. These newcomers will help fill the void left by the 16 players K-State lost to the transfer portal after the regular season.
