Dylan Edwards is flipping sides in the Sunflower Showdown. The former Kansas State running back will suit up for Kansas next season.
Edwards announced his decision on social media Sunday afternoon. It comes a few months after he was cut off by the Wildcats.
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Dylan Edwards committed to Kansas.
It represents the running back’s third school in four years. Each are Big 12 rivals.
Edwards started his career as a four-star prospect at Colorado. He made an immediate impact as a freshman.
With the Buffs, the ball carrier totaled 620 yards from scrimmage. He was a threat both as a runner and receiver. Edwards buoyed that production into a lucrative NIL deal with Kansas State.
It was believed that he was one of the Wildcats’ highest paid players after transferring in 2024, though specifics of the contract are not public. He showed why in his sophomore year.
Edwards totaled 679 yards from scrimmage while recording a career-high seven touchdowns. He averaged more than seven yards a touch. He was the ultimate home run threat.
Injuries, unfortunately, derailed his junior season. He suffered a setback with his foot on his first play of the 2025 campaign. He played in just four games throughout the year.
Edwards opted to leave the team in November. Kansas State cut off his income as a result.
K-State athletic director Gene Taylor told the Wichita Eagle that it is university policy to void the revenue-sharing contract of any student-athlete who voluntarily chooses to leave his or her team…
It’s unclear how much money K-State agreed to pay Edwards this season, but it was certainly at least six figures…
Edwards gets to keep all the money he had already earned from K-State, but there are no more paychecks in his future, at least from the Wildcats. Edwards forfeited two months of earning potential by leaving the team in early November.
Kansas was willing to pay.
Kansas State did not pay Dylan Edwards after he left the team. His NIL partnerships ended, too. He was even forced to return vehicles used as part of endorsement deals.
By committing to Kansas, though, his income stream will reopen. The Jayhawks likely had to open up their wallets to land Edwards’ services.
Despite the injury troubles and dramatic exit from Kansas State, he is still considered a Top 20 transfer at his position. His ability to produce is proven. He can be a weapon in the right offense.
On3 currently lists the tailback’s NIL Valuation at $425k. He should demand six figures at his next stop.
Edwards will now look to make an impact on the opposite side of this college football rivalry. There was no love lost between the two parties given the messy exit.
The Wildcats have one more reason to root against him now.
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