Dawayne Jones recommits to Kansas State football days after decommitment

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Dawayne Jones has recommitted to Kansas State football just days after decommitting. He expressed his commitment on social media, stating his heart is '1000% in Manhattan.'

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Dawayne Jones recommitted to Kansas State football
He decommitted just 10 days prior
Jones expressed commitment on social media
Coaches from Baylor and Utah visited him during the decommitment

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Dawayne Jones recommits to Kansas State football days after decommitment

MANHATTAN — Days after decommitting from Kansas State football, Dawayne Jones has recommitted to the Wildcats.

Jones posted on X that his heart is "1000% in Manhattan" in a social media post on Tuesday, April 28. Earlier in the day, he posted a photo of himself and defensive tackles coach Jordan Dove on X.

Jones' return comes 10 days after he backed out of his commitment. During those 10 days, he had coaches from Baylor and Utah visit him and set up a visit with Oklahoma State.

Kansas State freshman wide receiver Julius Wilson (16) walks in to practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Kansas State sophomore offensive lineman Gus Hawkins (70) works on a drill with sophomore offensive lineman Ryan Howard (72) during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.