MANHATTAN — Collin Klein's successful recruiting streak continued when he landed Anitoni Tahi, a three-star defensive lineman out of Arizona.

Tahi announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Wednesday, April 29. He chose the Wildcats over Arizona State, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

He is ranked as the No. 127 defensive lineman in the 2027 class. He's listed at 6-foot-2, 312 pounds, out of Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona.

Tahi visited Manhattan earlier this month. He received his initial Kansas State offer from Chris Klieman's staff in June 2025. He was on campus for a game in October.

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practiceKansas State players run to positions during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.4 / 31Why Kansas State QB Avery Johnson decided to stay for Collin KleinKansas State head coach Collin Klein slaps hands with senior quarterback Avery Johnson (2) during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.5 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State football players warm up during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.6 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State defensive lineman coach Buddy Wyatt watches players warm up during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.7 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State head coach Collin Klein fist bumps associate head and wide recievers coach Thad Ward during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.8 / 31Where Avery Johnson wants to grow in final year at K-State under Collin KleinKansas State senior quarterback Avery Johnson (2) warms up during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.9 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State senior quarterback Jacob Knuth (7) warms up during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.10 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State tight ends coach Brian Lepak makes calls during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.11 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State defensive backs coach Jeremiah Johnson watches players warm up during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.12 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State players warm up during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.13 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State running backs coach Cory Patterson runs with players during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.14 / 31A look inside Kansas State Wildcats football spring practiceKansas State junior offensive lineman Tanner Morley (77) works on plays during practice 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State's pursuit continued after Klein and his new coaching staff moved in. At the same time, Tahi continued to shine on one of Arizona's best defenses, making him a coveted Power 4 target.

Tahi's commitment continues Kansas State's recruiting momentum, as he becomes the 11th player to pledge to the Wildcats' 2027 class. After the Wildcats landed quarterback Cam Kruse (Tennessee) and recommitted defensive lineman Dawayne Jones (Oklahoma) on Wednesday, they moved into the nation's 25th-best recruiting class, according to 247Sports, and Tahi will only improve that.

Kansas State had the 25th-best recruiting class in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite, before his commitment, which ranked second in the Big 12, behind only Texas Tech.

Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@usatodayco.com

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