COMMITTED: 2026 Katy Jordan Three-Star ATH Tanner West Commits To Kansas State
2026 Katy Jordan (Texas) three-star athlete Tanner West took his official visit to Kansas State this past weekend—and he didn’t leave without making a major decision.
After touring the campus, meeting with coaches, and connecting with current Wildcat players, the H-Town standout committed to K-State over offers from Rice, Tulsa, Kansas, and others.
“While I was there, I could just feel what the culture was all about,” West said. “The way Coach [Chris] Klieman runs the program is unlike any other place I’ve been. I love Coach Klieman and Coach [Matt] Anderson, and the rest of the staff—just genuine people with a strong plan for me. Talking with the players already there really sealed the deal. It just felt like the right place.”
West made the trip with his family—who are no strangers to elite athletics. Both of his brothers currently play baseball at Rice, and his entire family has deep roots in collegiate sports.
So, when West announced his commitment inside Coach Klieman’s office with his family by his side, it was a surreal moment.
“It’s something I’ve dreamed about since I was a little kid,” he said. “That moment—committing with my family there—was the most exciting moment of my life. They were all jumping for joy. It was special to see all the hard work pay off.”
With his pledge, West becomes another name etched in the young but growing history of Katy Jordan, now in its sixth year as a program. And he’s proud to represent what the school stands for.
“It means a lot to show that Jordan is a place where top-level talent can come from,” he said. “I’ve loved my time here. To be able to show the younger guys that it can be done—through discipline and focusing on the details—that’s something I take seriously.”
Now committed, West can fully shift his focus to a big senior campaign. His goals? Lead his team to Jerry’s World in December and leave a legacy in the record books.
“The goal is obviously to win a championship and play in Cowboys Stadium,” he said. “We’ve got a great group that can get it done. But it starts this summer at SAC camp. Personally, I’m chasing the all-time Jordan scrimmage yards record—I’m about 1,500 yards away—and I’m aiming for 21 more touchdowns to hit the all-time mark there, too.”
With his future locked in and history in sight, expect Tanner West and the Katy Jordan Warriors to make serious noise in 2025.