Top Michigan commit Jaylen Pile draws offer from Kansas State — What’s Next?

Kansas State has extended a scholarship offer to 2026 wide receiver Jaylen Pile, a highly touted prospect currently committed to Michigan.

Pile, a senior at Parish Episcopal High School in Dallas, posted monster numbers as a junior, recording 63 receptions for 1,367 yards and 19 touchdowns. His stellar play has caught the attention of multiple top programs, including K-State.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Pile was one of the first players to commit to Michigan’s 2026 class, doing so in November. At the time, he expressed excitement about joining the Wolverines.

“Committing early to a program has always been a goal of mine once I found the school that checked all the boxes,” Pile told Sports Illustrated. “Michigan is that program for me. The coaches and recruiting staff make you feel like family. Great education. Amazing fans and alumni. And the defending national champions!”

Pile’s father, Willie Pile, was a standout safety at Virginia Tech before playing in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys.

In addition to Michigan, Pile has received offers from Auburn, Florida State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech, among others. While he remains committed to Michigan, the door remains open for other programs to make a play.

It’s no secret that landing a player of Pile’s caliber will be a tough task for the Wildcats. Still, with the rise of NIL and the transfer portal, building early relationships with top prospects is key. Should Pile reconsider his commitment or eventually transfer, Kansas State could be positioned to make a move.

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