By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER
Hays Post

Alex Delton has been a hot commodity in college football circles over the past 18 months. Delton had already let his intentions be known early in 2014, that he was going to attend Kansas State University. Thursday at Hays High School, he made it as official as he could by signing his scholarship agreement. He will still have to sign a National Letter of Intent in February 2015.

Signing in late August does two things for Delton. First it puts his mind to rest about picking where to continue his education and football career. Secondly, it allows him to attend KSU in the spring of 2015 and get a jump at competing for the quarterback job with the Wildcats. Alex worked out a plan with administrators and counselors at Hays High to graduate in December.

In his Indian career, Delton has thrown for 1,878 yards and 26 touchdowns against 9 interceptions. Delton is a dual-threat, rushing for 1,390 yards and 21 scores. Alex though garnered most of the college scout’s attention at camps that he attended, including the Under Armour camp in Florida.

While Delton could spend time talking simply about himself, he instead spends time praising coaches, family and teammates for helping him achieve his dream of playing college football.

Alex Delton

 

Delton enters his third season as the starting quarterback for the Indians. He played limited time as a freshman as a backup QB and missed part of his junior season to a leg injury.

New Indian head coach Bo Black has the unique experience of not only having Delton on his team for 2014, but also coached against him the past two seasons.

Bo Black

 

Former Indian head coach and current Hutchinson Salthawk coach Ryan Cornelsen made the trip to watch his former quarterback sign. Cornelsen was asked by Delton to attend Thursday’s signing, but didn’t agree to make the trip until coach Black had given his approval first.

Ryan Cornelsen

 

The Hays High Indians will kick-off the 2014 season next Friday, as the travel to Olathe. The Indians will take on the Northwest Ravens at 5:30 on 96.9 KFIX and hayspost.com.