Kansas Jayhawks land star running back transfer ... from K-State Wildcats
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- Edwards commits to Kansas, aiming to help Jayhawks end 17-game Sunflower skid.
- After redshirt in 2025, Edwards has two seasons of eligibility left to contribute at KU.
- Edwards brings 1,072 rushing yards, 15 total TDs and varied transfer history.
Ex-Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards has never lost a Sunflower Showdown matchup.
Now, Edwards will try to help the Kansas Jayhawks break their 17-game losing streak against their in-state rival.
Two days after visiting KU’s campus Friday, Edwards — a Derby native and former Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year — announced his commitment to the Jayhawks on social media. Edwards was spotted attending KU basketball’s win over Baylor in Allen Fieldhouse.
After redshirting the 2025 season, Edwards has two seasons of eligibility remaining. He played in four games last season, including a 166-yard rushing performance in a win over UCF.
Edwards played the following week against Baylor before deciding to leave the team early.
While his college football journey, to date, has been tumultuous, Edwards reached some impressive highs at Kansas State. He has 1,072 career rushing yards and eight touchdowns — including his one season at Colorado — while also tallying 449 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
Edwards also had a punt return touchdown in his first season at K-State.
Those who have followed Edwards know there’s been plenty to keep up with regarding both his high school and transfer recruitments. He originally committed to K-State as a four-star recruit, then flipped to Notre Dame ... and then again to Colorado.
Edwards played one season with the Buffaloes before entering the transfer portal and heading to Manhattan. He totaled 620 yards from scrimmage (321 rushing yards) in his lone season at Colorado.
