"Next Jared Casey?": Fans hyped up as star prospect Conlee Hovey commits to Kansas Jayhawks

Conlee Hovey, a Class of 2025 tight end from Louisburg, Kansas, announced his commitment to Kansas on Sunday. He chose the Jayhawks over Arkansas State, Illinois State, South Dakota and Kansas State.

He shared the news on his X account and expressed his gratitude for Kansas' support.

"Excited to announce my commitment to The University of Kansas!! Beyond thankful for the support from the staff!" Hovey tweeted.

Fans took to the comments section and shared their reactions to Hovey's announcement. Some hyped him up and likened him to Jayhawks' tight end from the Class of 2024, Jared Casey.

"Let’s go! Next Jared Casey? Local legend!" one fan said.

"Welcome to the Jayhawk family!" another fan commented.

"We are glad to have you . Head down, work hard, no looking in the rearview mirror now. #Congrats #RCJH," another fan wrote.

Some welcomed Hovey to the Kansas Jayhawks family and wished him well for his future with the program.

"Welcome to the KU family!!!" one fan wrote.

"Welcome to the Jayhawk family!" another fan commented.

"The Stags will always own you. welcome to Lawrence!" another fan said.

Conlee Hovey was named all-conference tight end and defensive end in his high school junior and senior years.

Conlee Hovey has a chance of becoming Kansas' 16th signee from the Class of 2025

The Kansas Jayhawks came out of the Early Signing Period with the No. 58 class in the nation, per 247Sports. They signed 15 athletes and are still receiving commitments from other prospects. Conlee Hovey, a Kansas-based TE became the latest recruit to pledge his allegiance to the Jayhawks.

He has the chance to be the Jayhawks' 16th signee from the class as Lance Leipold and his coaching staff will look to secure his signature soon.

If he signs with the program, Hovey will join four-star edge rusher Adrian Holley and three-star prospects Jaden Nickens, Chris McCorkle, David McComb and Malachi Curvey.

This season has not been a good one for the Jayhawks, winning just five of their 12 games. However, they defeated three ranked teams, including then-No. 6-ranked BYU on Nov. 16.