US EditionTop JUCO Receiver Derrick Salley Decommits From Gophers
Derrick Salley, the nation's top junior-college wide receiver, switched from Minnesota to Kansas State after 16 days; he has 41 catches, 726 yards, and 12 touchdowns this season.
- On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Derrick Salley Jr. announced his commitment to Kansas State Wildcats football after de-committing from the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers 16 days earlier.
- After a campus visit earlier this month, Salley pledged to the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers but also held offers from Illinois, Boise State and Oklahoma State and was pursued by Liberty University, University of North Texas and University of Illinois in recent weeks.
- Rated the top JUCO wideout, Derrick Salley Jr. has 41 catches for 726 yards and 12 touchdowns through 10 games, including eight catches for 146 yards and three scores vs Iowa Central, per 247Sports JUCO.
- The Gophers now face having 29 commitments in next year's class, and with the early signing period opening Dec. 3, they are pursuing a running back and quarterback while Salley's exit could revive receiver needs.
- Kansas State's 2026 class now includes Derrick Salley Jr., WR, Hutchinson CC, and ranks No. 52 nationally and 13th in the Big 12, per 247Sports.
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Top JUCO receiver Derrick Salley decommits from Gophers
One-third of the Hutchinson Community College trio of commitments to the Gophers football program has altered course. Receiver Derrick Salley, Jr., who 247 Sports considers the top JUCO wideout in the 2026 class, said Tuesday he will flip his commitment from Minnesota to Kansas State. He pledged to the U after a campus visit earlier this month. “After thoughtful consideration and conversations with my family, I have decided to de-commit from the…
Gophers football: Top JUCO receiver Derrick Salley de-commits from the U
One-third of the Hutchinson Community College trio of commitments to the Gophers football program has altered course. Receiver Derrick Salley Jr., who 247 Sports considers the top JUCO wideout in the 2026 class, said Tuesday he will flip his commitment from Minnesota to Kansas State. He pledged to the U after a campus visit earlier this month. “After thoughtful consideration and conversations with my family, I have decided to de-commit from the …
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