Schilke Flips Commitment to K-State

KEARNEY – The talented Kearney High School linebacker is back on the move.

Sawyer Schilke, a Class of 2025 Edge linebacker prospect from Kearney High School, announced his commitment to Kansas State. Schilke had originally committed to Northern Illinois on April 16. 

The incoming senior’s flip came after a camp visit and conversation with Wildcat head coach Chris Klieman back on June 8. Kansas State offered the Kearney native later that day.

It is the first Power Five conference scholarship offered to Schilke, who has also drawn interest from Minnesota and Nebraska, per his social media pages.

Schilke recorded 58 total tackles in 2023 including 32 solo stops. The speedy linebacker was also a major factor in the backfield, recording 10 tackles for loss while being a Class A leader in sacks with five.

During his first year as a starter, Schilke recorded 54 total tackles including 23 solo stops as a sophomore in 2022. He also forced a fumble and had five tackles for loss.

The 6’3″, 230 pound linebacker routinely lined up as an edge rusher for the Bearcats, but also played middle linebacker for the Bearcats.

Schilke has also been a premier athlete on the mat, finishing sixth as a freshman at the Nebraska State Wrestling championships while ending his tournament run in the semifinals this past February as a junior.