For the second-straight day, Kansas State football has added a young, talented defensive lineman out of the transfer portal who should make an immediate impact for the Wildcats in 2026.
Kennesaw State soon-to-be sophomore Elijah Hill is headed to Manhattan, according to reports on Monday, after a breakout season for the Owls.
The 6-foot-2, 230-pound Arkansas native and three-time high school state champion, Hill was a first team all-Conference USA player in 2025 and helped lead Kennesaw State to its first conference championship.
He ended the season with 22 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks, which led Conference USA last season. It was also the most sacks recorded by a freshman in FBS in 2025. He also recorded six quarterback hurries.
With Monday night’s addition of former Oklahoma State star Wendell Gregory, the Wildcats should have a formidable pass rush heading into 2026, including returners like Travis bates and Jordan Allen.
