K-State running back James Gilbert talks about being a leader for the Wildcats By
The recruiting process that brought James Gilbert to Kansas State was as short and sweet as they come.
“I didn’t know anything about Kansas State,” Gilbert said. “I didn’t know what the school looked like. I didn’t know what Manhattan looked like. All I knew was Coach (Chris) Klieman wanted me here, and I wanted to take a chance with him.”
As a graduate transfer who rushed for 2,806 yards at Ball State, Gilbert didn’t need to be wined and dined like a high school recruit.