Kyle Rakers
Kyle Rakers is a three-star recruit from Norwalk, IA, out of Dowling Catholic (No. 1,199 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Kansas State's 8 games this season.
Where Rakers comes from
- Norwalk, IA
- Dowling Catholic
- Dowling Catholic is about 200 miles from Bill Snyder Family Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,199 in the 2024 class.
- On the Kansas State roster since 2024
Where Rakers fits
Kansas State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 32nd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Kansas State is 4-4. Next: vs Oklahoma State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Dowling Catholic
Also from Norwalk, IA
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Kansas State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 32nd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Kansas State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Cooper Beebe was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Kansas State
- 2026 Kansas State KleinYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Kansas State KliemanYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Kansas State KliemanYear 1 · Games –
- High school Dowling CatholicWest Des Moines, IA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,199 in the 2024 class. Signed with Kansas State.Also from Dowling Catholic: Jaxon Smolik (Temple) and George Nahas (Iowa).
2024
- Signed with Kansas StateThree-star, out of Dowling Catholic
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Chris Klieman → Collin Klein. Worth noting in scheme + development context.