Inside Kansas State Recruiting: Relationships, Evaluations, and the Colin Klein Effect
New K-State Director of Recruiting Greg Svarczkopf joins Verbal Commitment to break down National Signing Day, roster building, and the Wildcats’ vision moving forward
National Signing Day always brings headlines—but the real story lives beneath the surface. On this episode of Verbal Commitment, hosts Kevin Flaherty and Ryan Wallace sit down with new Kansas State Director of Recruiting Greg Svarczkopf for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about what recruiting really looks like inside the Vanier Complex.
Schwarzoff opens up about the humbling experience of working for Colin Klein, what makes Kansas State’s culture so personal, and why trust and relationships sit at the core of every decision the Wildcats make.
The group dives deep into K-State’s latest recruiting and transfer classes, highlighting why the secondary stood out, how the staff balanced immediate needs with long-term roster stability, and which in-state prospects could become foundational pieces in Manhattan.
The conversation also pulls back the curtain on modern recruiting—from retaining current players to evaluating preferred walk-ons—and offers practical advice for high school prospects navigating the process.
If you’re a Kansas State fan, a recruiting junkie, or someone who wants to understand how programs are built beyond star ratings, this episode delivers insight you won’t find anywhere else.