Kansas State football running back Dylan Edwards is planning to enter the transfer portal once the window opens, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Edwards has battled injuries in 2025, only appearing in four games thus far. He’ll have two seasons of eligibility remaining with his next program, as he’s set to redshirt this season and miss the remainder of Kansas State’s games.
Edwards broke out in 2024, headlined by his performance as the lead back in Kansas State’s 44-41 win over Rutgers in the Rate Bowl. Edwards ran for 196 yards and two scores on 18 rushes against the Scarlet Knights, also catching two passes for 27 yards.
The 5-foot-9 speedster started his career at Colorado, scoring four touchdowns and totaling 159 yards in his college debut against TCU in 2023. His role lessened as the season progressed, however, as the Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders leaned on a pass-heavy attack.
Edwards suffered an injury early in Kansas State’s loss to Iowa State in Week 0’s Aer-Lingus Classic and returned a few weeks ago in the Wildcats’ game against UCF, although played sparingly as he battled injury. He ran for 166 yards and a touchdown in K-State’s 34-20 win over UCF on Sept. 27, but played his last game of the season on Oct. 4.
The Derby, Kansas, native was a four-star recruit in the 2023 class, tabbed as the No. 165 player nationally and No. 10 running back, according to 247Sports’ Composite rankings. He was also the No. 12-ranked running back of the 2024 transfer portal class.
Edwards finished the 2024 season with 74 carries for 546 yards with five touchdowns, averaging 7.4 yards per carry.
Kansas State opened the season ranked No. 20 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, but has had a disappointing year, heading into its Week 11 off week with a 4-5 record.
Edwards will certainly be a hot commodity when the transfer portal window opens on Jan. 2.