PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State University head football coach Tom Anthony has announced that 28 high school seniors have signed letters of intent to join the Gorillas for the 2025 football season. Additionally, five transfers have joined the Pitt State football team at the start of the Spring 2025 semester.

Here's a complete breakdown of Pittsburg State's 2025 recruiting class:

 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Missouri Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Blue Springs High School in 2024… booted nine field goals with along kick of 52 yards and converted 37 of 38 PAT tries for the Wildcats… also punted 20 times for a 40.6 yard average… a third-team All-State pick as a junior in 2023… connected on 11 field goals with a long kick of 49 yards… also averaged 37.8 yards per punt attempt… Personal: Born November 23, 2006… son of Andy and Leigh Ahring… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A standout prep performer at Park Hill South High School… the No. 24 ranked long snapper in the country according to Rubio Long Snapping… also the Panthers starting quarterback his senior season in 2024… Personal: Born June 1, 2006… son of Scott and Teresa Aldridge… Anticipated PSU major: psychology/construction management.
 

Honors/Stats: An Iowa Class 5A All-State selection at quarterback as a senior in 2024… also a two-time All-District pick and the 2024 District Offensive Player of the Year… set school records for single season pass completions (151), single season passing yards (2193), career pass completions (299), career passing yards (4380) and career touchdown passes (38)… helped the Little Hawks to a district title his senior season… Personal: Born February 15, 2007…  son of John and Michelle Bacon… Anticipated PSU major: education.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Kansas Class 6A All-State selection at linebacker as a senior at Blue Valley West High School in 2024… a finalist for the 2024 Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year… led the Jaguars in tackles-for-loss, forced fumbles and interceptions… helped BVW to a 10-2 record, the Eastern Kansas League title as well as sectional and regional crowns this past fall… Personal: Born August 14, 2006… son of Patrick and Lori Cook… Anticipated PSU major: finance.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team All-Sunflower League performer as a defensive back as a senior at Olathe North High School in 2024… posted 79 tackles on the season… also blocked three kicks… a two-year starter for the Eagles… Personal: Born October 5, 2006… son of Pete and Brenda Flood… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A two-time Texas Class 5A All-District at Reedy High School (2023-24)… earned first-team All-District honors at cornerback his senior season for the Lions… posted 27 tackles, four interceptions and 12 pass breakups this past fall… a second-team All-District pick as a junior in 2023 when he registered 26 tackles, two interceptions and 16 PBUs… Personal: Born February 23, 2007… son of Joshua and Shawndreka Fuksa… Anticipated PSU major: management.
 

Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 4A All-State performer as a senior at Seminole High School… posted five interceptions and 17 pass breakups his senior season… also passed for 2,500 yards and rushed for 1,500 yards as quarterback for the Chieftains… Personal: November 11, 2006… son of Roland Garfield and Elizabeth Jim… Anticipated PSU major: construction management.
 

Honors/Stats: A three-time Kansas Class 4A All-State performer at Fort Scott High School (2022-24)… a first-team All-State pick as a senior in 2024… a three-time All-Southeast Kansas League selection… a 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection… Personal: Born March 5, 2007… son of Matt and Tera Harris… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Kansas Class 3A All-State performer as both a tight end and a defensive lineman as a senior at Frontenac High School in 2024… caught 23 passes for 501 yards (21.8 ypc) and five touchdowns this past fall… a two-time All-CNC League performer (2023-24)… made 13 receptions for 201 yards (15.5 ypc) and four scores as a junior for the Raiders… Personal: Born December 13, 2006… son of Josh and Lauren Houghton… Anticipated PSU major: exercise science.
 

Honors/Stats: A standout prep performer at Shawnee Mission South High School… a two-year starter for the Raiders… Personal: Born July 4, 2007… son of Gilbert and Ya Larson… Anticipated PSU major: communication.
 

Honors/Stats: A two-time Illinois Class 6A All-State performer at East St. Louis High School (2023-24)… led Class 6A in interception as a junior in 2023… helped the Flyers to a 13-1 record and the Illinois Class 6A state title this past fall… Personal: Born December 4, 2006… son of Gary and Michelle Kirby… Anticipated PSU major: construction management.
 

Honors/Stats: A two-time first-team Texas Class 5A All-District performer as a wide receiver at Burleson Centennial High School (2023-24)… also a first-team All-County pick… compiled 2000+ career receiving yards and 25 career prep touchdowns… Personal: Born May 16, 2007… son of Damien Long Sr. and Athena Jefferson… Anticipated PSU major: communication.
 

Honors/Stats: A three-time first-team Texas Class 5A All-District performer as a defensive lineman at Burleson Centennial High School (2022-24)… posted 17+ tackles-for-loss in each of his final three prep seasons for the Spartans… Personal: Born October 25, 2006… son of Kenneth and Kimberly Long… Anticipated PSU major: criminal justice.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Missouri Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Nixa High School in 2024… posted 192 tackles with two interceptions and five pass breakups while helping the Eagles to a 13-1 record and the Class 6A state runner-up finish… a two-time first-team All-District and first-team All-Area selection… the 2024 District Defensive Player of the Year… made 135 tackles with two interceptions and 11 PBUs as a junior in 2023… Personal: Born May 2, 2006… son of Joshua Mann and Kathy Mann… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Iowa Class 5A All-State performer as the Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Southeast Polk High School in 2024… posted 81 tackles (67 solo) with 10 tackles-for-loss this past fall… helped the Rams to three Class 5A state championships… Personal: Born August 23, 2007… son of Anthony Martinson and Kerrin Carlson… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Oklahoma Class 6A All-State performer at linebacker as a senior at Choctaw High School in 2024… helped the Yellowjackets to an 11-2 record and the Class 6A state championship… a three-year starter… compiled 231 career tackles with 11.0 quarterback sacks… Personal: Born July 8, 2006… son of Aaron and Tessa McConnell… Anticipated PSU major: criminal justice.
 

Honors/Stats: A first-team Missouri Class 5A All-State selection as a defensive lineman as a senior at Carthage High School in 2024… posted 54 tackles (30 solo) with 3.0 quaterback sacks and 13.0 tackles-for-loss… a two-time All-District and All-Region performer (2023-24)… Personal: Born April 26, 2007… son of Billy Meadows and Christy Hartman… Anticipated PSU major: management.
 

Honors/Stats: A standout prep performer at East St. Louis (Ill.) High School… posted 84 tackles (50 solo) with two interceptions his senior season, helping the Flyers to a 13-1 record and the Illinois Class 6A state championship… Personal: Born March 24, 2007… son of Joseph King and Charleen Taylor… Anticipated PSU major: communication.
 

Honors/Stats: A second-team Missouri Class 5A All-State selection at tight end as a senior at Carthage High School in 2024… caught 11 passes for 257 yards and six touchdowns, helping the Tigers to a 9-2 record and the COC Championship… also a first-team All-Conference, All-District and All-Area selection… caught 17 passes for 416 yards and three scores as a junior in 2023… Personal: Born December 12, 2006… son of Jason and Kirsten Kelley… Anticipated PSU major: exercise science.
 

Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 3A All-State selection at quarterback as a senior at Berryhill High School in 2024… the District Offensive Player of the Year… rushed for 441 yards and 14 touchdowns and completed 111 of 159 passes (.698) for 1,752 yards and 15 scores in nine games played… a three-year starter for the Chiefs… Personal: Born January 25, 2006… son of Mike Payne and Jami Smith… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.

 
Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 2A All-State performer as a senior at Stroud High School in 2024… selected the District Defensive Player of the Year after helping the Tigers to a 12-1 record this past fall… also a five-time state qualifier in track & field and a three-time state qualifier in powerlifting… Personal: Born September 7, 2005… son of Josh Presley and Heather Presley… Anticipated PSU major: criminal justice.

 
Honors/Stats: A two-time second-team Texas Class 6A All-District performer at Glenda Dawson High School (2023-24)… helped the Eagles to a 6-5 record and a district title as a junior in 2023… Personal: Born June 27, 2007… son of Michael Reynolds and Amye Rosberg-Reynolds… Anticipated PSU major: management/biology.

 
Honors/Stats: A first-team Missouri Class 6A All-State selection as a wide receiver as a senior at Rock Bridge High School in 2024… also a three-time first-team All-Conference and first-team All-District honoree… compiled 1,537 receiving yards with 11 touchdowns this past fall helping the Bruins to a 10-2 record… had 1,300+ receiving yards with 15 touchdowns as a junior in 2023… also a two-time state champion in track & field… Personal: Born April 14, 2007… son of David and Nicole Seamon… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.

 
Honors/Stats: A standout prep performer at North Kansas City High School… a three-year letterwinner for the Hornets… a 247 Sports Three-Star Recruit… also a standout wrestler at NKC… Personal: Born December 27, 2006… son of Brandon Taylor Sr. and Amber Smith… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.

 
Honors/Stats: A first-team All-Conference performer as a senior at Bentonville West High School in 2024… made 76 receptions for 949 yards (12.5 ypc) and rushed the ball 13 times for 103 yards (7.9 ypc), accounting for 12 total touchdowns… also posted 26 tackles and seven pass breakups on the defensive side of the ball… Personal: Born September 19, 2006… son of Lauren Joseph… Anticipated PSU major: management.

 
Honors/Stats: A first-team Oklahoma Class 6A All-State performer at running back as a senior at Muskogee High School in 2024… carried the ball 217 times for 1,789 yards and 22 touchdowns… helped the Roughers to a 12-1 record and a state runner-up finish… compiled 3421 career rushing yards at Bartlesville High School from 2022-23… the BHS all-time rushing leader… Personal: Born August 15, 2006… son of Brad Simmons and Allison Wallace… Anticipated PSU major: education.

 
Honors/Stats: A Kansas Class 5A All-State performer as a senior at Topeka's Highland Park High School in 2024… carried the ball 152 times for 1,528 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught 61 passes for 1,177 yards and 11 scores… also averaged 28.4 yards on return… voted the Meadowlark Conference Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Year… a three-year starter for the Scots… Personal: Born October 20, 2006… son of Kyle and Lakeysha Wilson… Anticipated PSU major: management.

 
Honors/Stats: A Kansas Class 6A All-State performer as a defensive lineman as a senior at Olathe East High School in 2024… posted 64 tackles (35 solo) with 10.0 tackles-for-loss, 6.0 quarterback sacks and four forced fumbles… a three-year starter for the Hawks… Personal: Born April 24, 2007… son of Germaine Owens and Chantel Young… Anticipated PSU major: marketing.

 

Additionally, the following transfer players have joined the
Pitt State football team at the semester:

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Coffeyville Community College… In Junior College: Redshirted in his only season with the Red Ravens… In High School: A two-time Kansas Class 3A All-State performer at Frontenac High School (2022-23)… helped the Raiders to a 9-2 record his senior season… also an All-State shot putter in track & field… Personal: Born September 26, 2005… son of Michael and Brenda Antle… a communication major.
 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Southern Utah University… At SUU: Appeared in 10 games for the T-Birds in 2024… completed 129 of 205 passes (.629) for 1,558 yards (155.8 ypg) and 12 touchdowns with just three interceptions… also rushed the ball for 236 net yards and one touchdown… appeared in 17 career games over his four-year career at SUU… In High School: A first-team Texas Class 6A All-District performer as a senior at Prosper High School… finished his decorated prep career at the Eagles all-time passing leader with 5,693 passing yards and 59 passing touchdowns… also rushed for 790 career yards and 22 scores… Personal: Born June 24, 2002… son of Kyle and Jennifer Berry… a finance major.
 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from Trinity Valley Community College… In Junior College: Spent two seasons with the Cardinals… a 19-game starter at TVCC during his two-year career (2023-24)… signed with NCAA Division I Lamar University out of high school… In High School: A standout prep performer at Teague High School… a three-year starter on both the offensive and defensive lines… made 41 tackles with 9.0 tackles-for-loss and 4.0 quarterback sacks his senior campaign… Personal: Born March 4, 2003… son of Sabastian Sr. and Brandi Carter… a construction management major.
 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from the University of Northern Iowa… At UNI: Spent three seasons with the Panthers… saw limited action at UNI… In High School: An Iowa Class 4A All-State performer as a senior at Iowa City High School… posted 35 tackles with 14 tackles-for-loss, 5.0 quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles his senior season for the Little Hawks… also an All-State discus thrower in track & field… Personal: Born June 10, 2004… son of Corey McDaniels and Daminaka Pearson… a construction management major.

 
Honors/Stats: Transferred to Pitt State in January from the University of the Incarnate Word… At UIW: Spent two seasons with the Cardinals… appeared in 10 games in 2024, catching eight passes for 83 yards on the season… transferred to UIW from Butler Community College… In Junior College: Spent one season with the Grizzlies (2022)… caught 27 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns… signed with Kansas State University out of high school… In High School: A standout prep performer at Arlington's Mansfield High School… a two-year starter for the Jaguars… Personal: Born August 26, 2002… son of Terry and Sharon Travis… graduated from UIW with a bachelor's degree in sociology… pursuing a master's degree in social work from Pitt State.