Nick McClellan is a true freshman cornerback at Kansas State from St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended Christian Brothers College. A three-star recruit ranked 1009th nationally in the Class of 2026, McClellan earned first-team all-state honors from the Missouri Football Coaches Association as a senior. Rivals tabbed him the 49th-best safety prospect in his class. Beyond his defensive role, he also played quarterback for the Cadets and was named conference offensive player of the year. McClellan helped lead Christian Brothers to an 11-1 record and a state semifinal appearance in his final season. He plans to major in finance.