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Brent Venables looking back into Kansas for speedy athlete

One of the fastest-rising prospects in the country hails from Kansas, and Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables is once again looking towards his home state looking for a dynamic playmaker.

Jaren Kanak (6-2, 210) is a talented 2022 3-star athlete out of Hays (KS) who is starting to draw interest from all over the country. Kanak can play anywhere from linebacker to safety or play a hybrid of both, and his offer list continues to grow. He has offers from both in-state Power 5 programs, along with schools like Nebraska, Iowa, and Penn State.

He has been in touch with Venables, who hails from Kansas.