Kansas State loses freshman linebacker to transfer portal
A freshman linebacker has decided to transfer away from Kansas State before he played in a single game for the Wildcats.
Demarquese Hayes, a 6-foot and 193-pound defender from Waco, Texas, announced that he entered the transfer portal Tuesday with a post on social media.
“Manhattan has been a fun experience and has taught me many life lessons,” Hayes wrote. “Kansas State has helped me build character as a (man) and also how to overcome fear. I want to thank the amazing fans and staff who gave me the ability to display my talents at the Division I level. After talking with my family and coaches I believe it’s best for me to enter the transfer portal as a freshman and continue my athletic career elsewhere.”
Hayes arrived on campus at the start of the spring semester and hoped to participate in spring practices before they were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
He was expected to develop and provide depth at K-State’s linebacker position as a freshman.
Hayes was a three-star recruit coming out of La Vega High School. The recruiting website 247sports rated him as the 92nd best outside linebacker in the 2020 class.
This story was originally published September 22, 2020 at 4:13 PM with the headline "Kansas State loses freshman linebacker to transfer portal."