Kansas State has long prioritized Texas athletes in their recruitment, choosing to dip into the Lone Star State to add multiple top targets.

On Thursday, the Wildcats continued that trend, adding three-star defensive end Dalton Knapp. The Fort Worth (TX) All Saints Episcopal product announced his commitment via his social media channels.

Knapp committed to K-State following a successful visit to Manhattan over the weekend. He also had visits scheduled to Boise State and Kansas but chose to join the Wildcats class.

The 6-foot-5 defensive end is K-State's first defensive line addition in the recruiting class and the first high school defensive end in two seasons. Last season, the Wildcats chose to add Austin Peay transfer Travis Bates and junior college transfer Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder instead of a scholarship high school end.

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In his junior season, Knapp totaled 43 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks. All Saints Episcopal finished with a 9-3 record, winning two playoff games in the process.

Knapp is K-State's second Texas-based commit in 2025, joining linebacker Weston Polk. He's also the program's sixth commitment in the class and the third in the last week.