K-State strikes gold in Oklahoma: top defensive tackle says he’s ‘Home’

Kansas State’s 2026 recruiting momentum continued to roll Saturday with a commitment from 3-star defensive tackle Kingston Hall, one of Oklahoma’s top interior linemen.

Hall, a 6-foot-3, 267-pound lineman from Tahlequah High School, announced his commitment on social media following an official visit to Manhattan over the weekend.

“Manhattan Im Home🏡 #Committed @KStateFB @CoachMikeTui @spedbraet @CoachBuddyWyatt @spedbraet@tahlequah_fb,” Hall posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Rated an 86 overall by 247Sports, Hall ranks as the No. 22 player in Oklahoma and No. 118 among defensive linemen nationally. He chose the Wildcats over offers from Baylor, Maryland, Tulsa and North Texas.

Hall is Kansas State’s 10th commitment in the 2026 class and the latest prospect to pledge to head coach Chris Klieman’s program after a strong showing in 2024.

Kansas State offered Hall in November and stayed in steady contact throughout the process. He was one of nine prospects on campus over the weekend for official visits.

As a junior, Hall totaled 37 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and returned a fumble for a touchdown. He also saw occasional snaps on offense, rushing four times for 11 yards in short-yardage situations.

Hall is known for his quick first step, strong hands, and ability to disrupt plays in the backfield—traits that make him a natural fit for K-State’s aggressive defensive front.

The Wildcats finished 9–4 last season (5–4 Big 12), capping the year with a 44–41 bowl win over Rutgers. They're riding momentum into the 2025 campaign, entering ranked No. 12 in USA Today’s preseason poll and No. 16 by Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt.

With veterans like linebacker Austin Romaine and safety V.J. Payne anchoring the defense, Kansas State is looking to reload up front. Hall gives the Wildcats another developmental piece on the interior as several upperclassmen prepare to move on after the season.