Klein’s Next Play: Recruiting Ellsworth to K-State
After being named the new head coach at Kansas State, Collin Klein is reportedly eyeing his current Texas A&M tight ends coach, Christian Ellsworth, to join his staff. Ellsworth, who spent 2024 as a senior offensive analyst before taking on tight ends coaching duties in 2025, would reunite with Klein—his former coach at Northern Iowa—after stints at Kansas State (2020–21) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Though no official role is set, it’s expected Ellsworth would handle offensive responsibilities in Manhattan, bolstering Klein’s return to his alma mater.
In a stunning turn of sports nepotism, it appears Klein is gathering his personal Avengers squad—only instead of superpowers, they wield clipboard wrangling skills. Forget world peace or curing diseases; Klein’s bullet points include “tight ends” and “offensive gurus.” Sources say Ellsworth’s analytic prowess is perfect for breaking down defensive formations, though some insiders suspect he might be recruited for his legendary ability to survive campus traffic. As Klein fortifies his Wildcats dynasty, Texas A&M fans can rest easy knowing their coach-to-be is assembling a Dream Team of ex-Ags—because what’s college football without a little friendly poaching?
Aggie Wildcat Hunt: Shay Set to Tame Tight Ends
With Christian Ellsworth bound for Kansas State alongside Collin Klein, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is moving quickly to fill the tight ends coach vacancy. Reports indicate Derek Shay, currently the Wildcats’ tight ends coach and former offensive analyst, will swap Lexington for College Station. Shay’s résumé spans Eastern Illinois, Bowling Green, prestigious IMG Academy, McNeese, LSU, Missouri, and Marshall, earning nods on On3’s “50 Rising Coaches” and “65 Rising Star Support Staff.” His hiring aims to maintain the Aggies’ momentum as they pursue College Football Playoff glory.
The Aggies, never ones to let an offseason pass without a little drama, have found the perfect scapegoat—er, successor—in Derek Shay. Known for his half-decade hiatus at a high school gym and fully rehabbed consulting stints, Shay’s arrival will surely revolutionize tight end drills, halftime snack rotations, and perhaps even the art of the motivational PowerPoint. Rumor has it Elko’s secret playbook involves chalkboard graffiti and interpretive dance—so Shay’s eclectic background might just be the ticket. If nothing else, College Station’s cable bill should skyrocket with all the highlight reels he’s about to produce.
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