Kansas State football beats Arizona State, Wisconsin for coveted DT

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Kansas State football secured a commitment from three-star defensive lineman Anitoni Tahi, who chose the Wildcats over Arizona State, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Tahi is ranked as the No. 127 defensive lineman in the 2027 class.

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Anitoni Tahi committed to Kansas State football.
He is a three-star defensive lineman from Arizona.
Tahi chose Kansas State over Arizona State, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
He is ranked No. 127 in the 2027 class.
Tahi is 6-foot-2 and weighs 312 pounds.

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Kansas State football beats Arizona State, Wisconsin for coveted DT

MANHATTAN — Collin Klein's successful recruiting streak continued when he landed Anitoni Tahi, a three-star defensive lineman out of Arizona.

Tahi announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Wednesday, April 29. He chose the Wildcats over Arizona State, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

He is ranked as the No. 127 defensive lineman in the 2027 class. He's listed at 6-foot-2, 312 pounds, out of Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona.

Tahi visited Manhattan earlier this month. He received his initial Kansas State offer from Chris Klieman's staff in June 2025. He was on campus for a game in October.

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.