PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State University head football coach Tom Anthony has announced that 22 high school seniors have signed letters of intent to join the Gorillas for the 2024 football season. Additionally, 12 transfers have either joined the Pitt State football team at the start of the Spring 2024 semester or will join the squad in August.

Here's a complete breakdown of Pittsburg State's 2024 recruiting class:

 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Texas Class 6A All-District performer as a senior at McKinney High School in 2023… also a third-team All-District selection as a junior in 2022… caught 62 passes for 1,154 yards (18.6 ypc) and 14 touchdowns for the Lions his final two prep seasons… Personal: Born November 22, 2005… son of LaToyia Best… Anticipated PSU major: nursing.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team All-Conference performer as a senior at North Kansas City High School in 2023… a four-year starter for the Hornets… also a stand-out wrestler at North Kansas City… Personal: Born May 8, 2006… son of Wendy Bradley… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: An honorable mention Kansas Class 3A All-State selection as an offensive lineman as a senior at Parsons High School in 2023… helped the Vikings to a 9-2 record and a state quarterfinal appearance this past fall… a two-year starter… Personal: Born October 13, 2005…  son of Joe and Janet Brewer… Anticipated PSU major: biology.
 

Honors/Stats: A second-team Missouri Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Kickapoo High School in 2023… also a first-team All-Conference and first-team All-District selection… helped the Chiefs post a 16-5 combined record his final two prep years… Personal: Born December 13, 2005… son of David and Cindy Brown… Anticipated PSU major: management.
 

Honors/Stats: The Texas Class 3A Player of the Year as a senior at Clyde High School in 2023… posted 70 tackles and three interceptions for the Bulldogs… also passed for 2,635 yards and 36 touchdowns and rushed for 1,743 yards and 20 scores on offense… a first-team Class 3A All-State selection and the District 3 Player of the Year… helped the Bulldogs to an 11-2 record and district, bi-district and area titles… Personal: Born November 6, 2005… son of James and Laura Carr… Anticipated PSU major: construction management.
 

Honors/Stats: A second-team Missouri Class 6A All-District performer as a senior at Kickapoo High School in 2023… caught 22 passes for 386 yards (17.5 ypc) and six touchdowns… also averaged 38.1 yards on kickoff return with three returned for touchdowns… helped the Chiefs post a 16-5 combined record his final two prep years… Personal: February 13, 2006… son of Andrew and Erin Weiner… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Missouri Class 6A All-District performer as a senior at Liberty North High School in 2023… helped the Eagles to a 13-1 record and the Class 6A state championship this past fall… also helped guide LNHS to a 12-1 record during his junior campaign… Personal: Born April 21, 2006… son of Marcus Conley… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A two-time All-Conference performer at Staley High School (2022-23)… a three-year starter for the Falcons… also a standout performer on special teams… Personal: Born January 22, 2006… son of Michelle Moseley… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A two-time first-team Missouri Class 6A All-District performer at Liberty North High School (2022-23)… helped the Eagles to a 13-1 record and the Class 6A state championship this past fall… also helped guide LNHS to a 12-1 record during his junior campaign… Personal: Born March 27, 2006… son of Brandon and Susan Gifford… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A third-team Missouri Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Rockhurst High School in 2023… a Simone Award semifinalist and named to the All Simone Team for 2023… helped RHS to an 11-2 record and a state semifinal appearance… the Hawklets' all-time passing leader with 4,252 career passing yards as well as 44 career touchdowns… compiled 1,000 career rushing yards and 10 scores as well… Personal: Born July 5, 2005… son of Erik and Kristine Hansen… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A two-time Kansas Class 1A All-State performer as a defensive back for St. Mary's-Colgan High School (2022-23)… also a first-team All-State selection at quarterback his senior season as well as a finalist for the 2023 Sports In Kansas Class 1A Offensive Player of the Year… compiled 41 tackles and six interceptions while helping the Panthers to an 11-1 record and a state semifinal appearance this past fall… also passed for 1,382 yards and rushed for 941 yards with 33 combined touchdowns… a 2024 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection… Personal: Born October 4, 2005… son of Tyler and Robyn Harrell… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A Missouri Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Park Hill South High School in 2023… also a two-time first-team All-District and first-team All-Conference selection for the Panthers… compiled 202 career tackles with 64.0 tackles-for-loss, 23.0 quarterback sacks, four blocked punts and four blocked field goals… Personal: Born July 10, 2006… son of Steve and Melinda Martin… Anticipated PSU major: biology (pre-medicine).
 

Honors/Stats: A three-time first-team All-Conference and first-team Missouri Class 6A All-District performer at Rock Bridge High School (2021-23)… helped the Bruins to a 9-2 record and a district title his senior season… made 319 career tackles, 43 tackles-for-loss, 18.0 quarterback sacks, 11 forced fumbles and five interceptions… Personal: Born November 19, 2005… son of Daren and Kera Morton… Anticipated PSU major: electronics engineering technology.
 

Honors/Stats: An honorable mention Kansas Class 5A All-State performer as a senior at Pittsburg High School in 2023… a first-team All-SEK League selection… a three-year starter for the Purple Dragons… helped PHS to a regional title as a junior in 2022… Personal: Born March 6, 2006… son of Kyle and Whitney Rogers… Anticipated PSU major: marketing.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Kansas Class 5A All-State performer as a senior at Newton High School in 2023… a two-time All-League selection (2022-23)… a three-year starter for the Railers… a 2024 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection… Personal: Born December 30, 2005… son of Andrew and Holly Ruth… Anticipated PSU major: recreation services, sport & hospitality management.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Kansas Class 1A All-State selection at linebacker and running back as a senior at St. Mary's-Colgan High School in 2023…  a finalist for the 2023 Sports In Kansas Class 1A Offensive Player of the Year… posted 54 tackles, three interceptions and one fumble recovery his senior season… rushed for 1,434 yards and 25 touchdowns… helped the Panthers to an 11-1 record and a state semifinal appearance this past fall… Personal: Born August 16, 2005… son of Eric and Megan Simmons… Anticipated PSU major: exercise science.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Oklahoma Class 4A All-State performer as a senior at Weatherford High School in 2023… a two-time first-team Class 4A All-District selection… also competed at Burns Flat-Dill City High School… a four-year starter… Personal: Born April 30, 2005… son of Garrett and Laci Stegall… Anticipated PSU major: criminal justice.
 

Honors/Stats: An Arkansas Class 7A All-State performer as a senior at Fayetteville High School in 2023… posted 90 tackles, five interceptions and 10 pass breakups in helping lead the Bulldogs to a 13-0 record and the Class 7A state title this past fall… Personal: Born January 6, 2006… son of Robert and Kristen Taylor… Anticipated PSU major: management.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Kansas Class 1A All-State selection as an offensive lineman as a senior at St. Mary's-Colgan High School in 2023… helped the Panthers to an 11-1 record and a state semifinal appearance this past fall… made 76 tackles (30 solo) with 15.0 tackles-for-loss, 3.0 quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries on defense… Personal: Born December 10, 2005…  son of Tim Voss and Kelli Jo Carter… Anticipated PSU major: biology (pre-physical therapy).
 

Honors/Stats: A two-time first-team Missouri Class 6A All-State performer at Nixa High School… posted 157 tackles his senior season, helping the Eagles to an 11-1 record and a district title… a three-year starter with 320 career tackles… led the state of Missouri in solo tackles in both 2022 and 2023… Personal: Born September 1, 2005…  son of Steve and Brenda Ward… Anticipated PSU major: biology.
 

Honors/Stats: A two-time first-team Missouri Class 6A All-District performer at Kickapoo High School… a three-time first-team All-Conference selection… made 27 tackles with 6.0 tackles-for-loss and 4.0 quarterback sacks his senior season for the Chiefs… Personal: Born September 13, 2005… son of Matthew and Shelley Wehner… Anticipated PSU major: construction management.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Oklahoma Class 6A All-District performer as a senior at Tulsa's Union High School in 2023… posted 80 tackles with 10.0 quarterback sacks and one interception his senior season for the Redhawks… also posted 700 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns… Personal: Born December 6, 2005… son of Travis Wood and Kaitlin Heavener… Anticipated PSU major: education.

 

Additionally, the following transfer players have joined the Pitt State
football team at the semester or will join the squad in August:

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Southern Illinois University … At SIU: Redshirted in his only season with the Salukis… In High School: A first-team Missouri Class 6A All-District performer as a senior at Lee's Summit North High School in 2023… passed for 2,400 yards and 29 touchdowns with just one interception on the season as a senior in 2022… runner-up for the 2022 Simone Award… Personal: Born May 1, 2003… son of Ed and Suzanne Baker… a construction management major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Northeastern State University… At NSU: Saw action in all 11 games for the RiveHawks in 2023… carried the ball 35 times for 94 yards and one touchdown… also caught five passes for 83 yards and a score… In High School: An Oklahoma Class 3A All-State performer as a senior at Metro Christian Academy in 2022…  the Class 3A District I Most Valuable Player… carried the ball 243 times for 2,103 yards and 34 touchdowns… helped the Patriots to a pair of Class 2A state titles and a Class 3A state runner-up finish… Personal: Born August 27, 2004… son of Tommy and Leanne Campbell… a physical education major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred back to Pitt State in January from the University of Memphis… At MU: Spent one season with the Tigers… At Pitt State: Played four seasons for the Gorillas from 2019-22… caught 51 passes for 692 yards and five touchdown in 2022, earning second-team All-MIAA honors… made 94 receptions for 1,303 yards (13.9 ypc) and 10 touchdowns between 2020-22… In High School: A two-time Suburban Gold All-Conference selection at Lee's Summit North High School (2017-18)… compiled 1,856 yards of total offense and 30 touchdowns as a senior for the Broncos… accounted for 1,607 yards of total offense and 22 touchdowns during his junior season… Personal: Born August 11, 2000… son of J.C. and Deitri Ellis… an exercise science major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Fullerton College… In Junior College: Spent two seasons with the Hornets… posted one interception and 11 pass breakups… signed with Upper Iowa University out of high school… In High School: A two-time All-Conference performer at Hazelwood Central High School… Personal: Born June 24, 2002… son of Marque and Veronica Cross… an exercise science major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from the University of Kansas… At KU: Spent four seasons with the Jayhawks… saw action in 11 career games for the Jayhawks… In High School: A second-team Kansas Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Shawnee Mission South High School… caught 26 passes for 436 yards and three touchdowns… Personal: Born December 1, 2001… son of Matthew and Barbara Huggins… a general studies major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from North Dakota State University… At NDSU: Spent three seasons with the Bison… saw action in six career games… In High School: A first-team Missouri Class 4A All-State defensive back as a senior at Grandview High School in 2020… made 80 tackles with two interceptions and 11 pass breakups… logged 150 tackles, 10 TFLs, 5.0 quarterback sacks, six interceptions and 24 pass breakups during his prep career… Personal: Born March 12, 2002… son of Reginald King Sr. and Chira Smith… a physical education major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from MidAmerica Nazarene University… At MANU: Spent three seasons with the Pioneers… a second-team NAIA All-America selection in 2023… caught 65 passes for 1,247 yards and eight touchdowns… In High School: A second-team Missouri Class 5A All-State performer as a senior at Van Horn High School in 2020… a two-year starter for the Falcons… Personal: Born July 17, 2003… son of Tina Williams… a recreation services, sport & hospitality management major.

 
Honors/Stats: Will transfer to Pitt State in August from Concordia University Ann Arbor… At CUAA: Spent four seasons with the Cardinals… a first-team All-America selection as a punter… logged 169 career punts for a 40.8 yard average with 79 kicks inside the opponent 20 yard line… recorded a career best 74-yard punt in 2021… In High School: A standout prep performer at Campbell County High School… Personal: Born March 14, 2002… son of Doug and Lisa Rauch… a nursing major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Harding University… At HU: Spent two seasons with the Bisons… saw action in 10 games in 2023, rushing 34 times for 217 yards and one touchdown… helped the Bisons capture the NCAA Division II National Championship with a 15-0 record… In High School: A second-team Texas Class 5A All-District performer as a senior at Wimberley High School in 2021… earned MVP honors as quarterback at IMG Academy in 2020… Personal: Born July 2, 2003… son of Jerry and Dawn Ross… a management major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Fresno City College… In Junior College: Spent one season with the Rams… earned second-team All-Valley Conference honors as a sophomore in 2023… also attended Houston Christian University… In High School: A standout prep performer at Strake Jesuit High School… Personal: Born September 21, 2002… son of Leonard Saizan and Monique Saizan… a finance major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Butler Community College… In Junior College: Spent two seasons with the Grizzlies… made 27 tackles (14 solo) with 8.0 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles as a sophomore in 2023… also attended Tennessee Tech University in 2021… In High School: A first-team Georgia Class 7A All-State performer as a senior at Collins Hill High School… compiled 180 career tackles, 67.0 tackles-for-loss and 17.0 quarterback sacks… Personal: Born January 9, 2003… son of M.J. and Jasmine Smith… a management major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Missouri State University… At MSU: Spent three seasons with the Bears… compiled 18 tackles (15 solo) as a redshirt sophomore in 2023… appeared in 24 career games for the Bears… In High School: A first-team Missouri Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Nixa High School in 2020… made 143 tackles (102 solo) with 11.0 tackles-for-loss as a senior for the Eagles… Personal: Born July 2, 2003… son of Steven and Brenda Ward… a biology (pre-medicine) major.