In a stunning turn of events, Kansas State standout cornerback Jacob Parrish has announced that he will forgo the 2025 NFL Draft and return to Manhattan for his senior season. Once projected as a mid-round pick with serious upside, Parrish’s decision comes as a huge boost for the Wildcats heading into the new campaign.
“I had to take a step back and realize I still have more to prove in the purple and white,” Parrish said in a statement released Monday. “This program has given me everything, and I want to finish strong with my brothers and help us chase a championship.”
Parrish, who tallied 19 pass breakups and six interceptions over the past three seasons, was one of Kansas State’s most reliable playmakers in the secondary. His return solidifies a key part of the Wildcats’ defense and injects fresh energy into a team looking to contend in the Big 12 once again. With unfinished business on his mind, Parrish is ready to make one final statement in 2025
