Dylan Edwards is shifting sides in the Sunflower Showdown. Next season, the former running back for Kansas State will play for Kansas.
Edwards made his choice public on social media on Sunday afternoon. It occurs several months after the Wildcats cut him off.
Dylan Edwards committed to Kansas
It represents the running back’s third school in four years. Each are Big 12 rivals.
Edwards began his career at Colorado as a four-star prospect. He made an immediate impression 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 leveraged that output to secure a lucrative NIL contract with Kansas State.
Although the details of the contract are unknown, it was thought that he was among the Wildcats’ highest paid players following his departure in 2024. In his sophomore year, he demonstrated why.
Edwards scored a career-high seven touchdowns and had 679 yards from scrimmage. He scored over seven yards every touch on average. He posed the greatest threat of a home run.
Unfortunately, his junior season was ruined by injuries. On his first play of the 2025 season, he sustained a foot injury. He played in just four games throughout the year.
In November, Edwards made the decision to quit the team. Kansas State cut off his pay 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
Dylan Edwards was not compensated by Kansas State upon his departure from the team. His NIL alliances also ended. He was even required to surrender vehicles used as part of endorsement deals.
By committing to Kansas, though, his revenue stream will reopen. The Jayhawks undoubtedly had to open up their pockets to land Edwards’ services.
Despite the injury difficulties and abrupt leave from Kansas State, he is still ranked a Top 20 transfer at his position. His ability to produce is demonstrated. He can be a weapon in the right offense.
The tailback’s NIL valuation is now listed by On3 as $425k. He should want six figures at his next destination.
Now, Edwards will try to influence the other side of this college football rivalry. There was no love lost between the two parties considering the ugly exit.
The Wildcats have one more incentive to root against him now.
