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MANHATTAN — During his photoshoot at Bill Snyder Family Stadium during his official visit over the weekend, IMG Academy (Florida) defensive lineman Joseph Graves showed off for the cameras, as recruits tend to do.
While showing off in his white No. 75 Wildcats uniform, another person wearing the purple No. 75 jersey and a pink skort ran in, delivered a big hit and laid him out.
The person in the purple No. 75 uniform was Graves' mother. The video went viral, has nearly 4 million views on X, and has been featured on ESPN and other outlets.
"Mama was bringing it!" Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary told Kay Adams on FanDuel TV.
Kansas State now hopes Graves will be the one laying others out and that he'll be able to stay on his feet.
Graves announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Thursday, June 18. He's a three-star defensive lineman, listed at 6-foot-2, 310 pounds.
He picked the Wildcats over offers from NC State, Arkansas, Florida State and Georgia Tech.
Graves previously played at Booker T. Washington in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before transferring to IMG Academy this past season. He was the Oklahoma 5A-3 District Player of the Year in 2024, recording 82 tackles, 60 quarterback hits and 18 sacks.
No word yet on when Graves' mother will commit and suit up for the Cats.
The 247Sports Composite ranks Graves as a three-star defensive lineman ranked 96th in the country at his position and No. 855 nationally.
Kansas State entered Wednesday with the No. 26 recruiting class in the country, only behind Texas Tech in the Big 12, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at [email protected]
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Joseph Graves picks Kansas State football 2027 recruiting class
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While showing off in his white No. 75 Wildcats uniform, another person wearing the purple No. 75 jersey and a pink skort ran in, delivered a big hit and laid him out.
The person in the purple No. 75 uniform was Graves' mother. The video went viral, has nearly 4 million views on X, and has been featured on ESPN and other outlets.
"Mama was bringing it!" Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary told Kay Adams on FanDuel TV.
Kansas State now hopes Graves will be the one laying others out and that he'll be able to stay on his feet.
Graves announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Thursday, June 18. He's a three-star defensive lineman, listed at 6-foot-2, 310 pounds.
He picked the Wildcats over offers from NC State, Arkansas, Florida State and Georgia Tech.
Graves previously played at Booker T. Washington in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before transferring to IMG Academy this past season. He was the Oklahoma 5A-3 District Player of the Year in 2024, recording 82 tackles, 60 quarterback hits and 18 sacks.
No word yet on when Graves' mother will commit and suit up for the Cats.
Joseph Graves 247 ranking
The 247Sports Composite ranks Graves as a three-star defensive lineman ranked 96th in the country at his position and No. 855 nationally.
Kansas State football 2027 commitments
- Canaan Smith, IOL, Prestonwood Christian (Texas)
- Colton McComb, LB, Edmond Memorial (Oklahoma)
- Giacamo SanFilippo, LB, Bishop Moore (Orlando)
- Ben Hynek, TE, Stanley (North Dakota)
- David Rushing, WR, Salpointe Catholic (Arizona)
- Cam Kruse, QB, Page (Tennessee)
- Dawayne Jones, DT, Booker T. Washington (Oklahoma)
- Anitoni Tahi, DT, Basha (Arizona)
- Jack Clayborne, OL, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
- Bryson Dossett, S, Fort Bend Ridge Point (Texas)
- Brayden Harris, OT, Jackson (Missouri)
- Logan Davis, DB, Fort Bend Ridge Point (Texas)
- Kelvin Eiwo, IOL, The Colony (Texas)
- George Murray III, CB, Apalachee (Georgia)
- London Goggans, DB, Grayson (Georgia)
- Correll Buckhalter Jr., RB, Liberty Christian (Texas)
- Sedrick Marsh, EDGE, Waxahachie (Texas)
- Bra'jon Melancon, ATH, North Iberville (Louisiana)
- Joshua Vilmael, CB, Fort Bend Travis (Texas)
- Jeron Allen, EDGE, Cedar Hill (Texas)
- Brooklyn Maxey, ATH, Carrollwood Day (Florida)
- Joseph Graves, DL, IMG Academy (Florida)
Kansas State 2027 team recruiting ranking
Kansas State entered Wednesday with the No. 26 recruiting class in the country, only behind Texas Tech in the Big 12, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at [email protected]
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Joseph Graves picks Kansas State football 2027 recruiting class
Continue reading...
