For years, Devrin Weathers dreamed of joining the world of big-time college football.
Weathers officially realized that longtime goal on Wednesday afternoon inside Webb City High School.
A senior and multi-year standout for the Webb City Cardinals, Weathers signed a letter of intent to play football at Kansas State. A large number of his teammates, coaches and fellow students attended the signing ceremony.
“It’s really exciting,” Weathers said. “It’s a relief off my shoulders. It’s special to get this opportunity. I’ve always wanted to play D-I football. It was a good feeling having all my friends here supporting me.”
“I couldn’t be more thrilled for Devrin,” Webb City coach John Roderique said. “Devrin’s like a lot of our guys. We see them in youth football and coming up through the ranks in junior high and high school. To have the opportunity to go to a Division I school especially, and just to have the opportunity to play college football, is pretty amazing. He’s a young man who has really developed. He’s grown, he’s worked and he’s matured. He’s put himself in this position from showing up everyday and working hard.”
A 6-foot-1, 190-pound running back and kick returner, Weathers has earned numerous all-state, all-district and all-conference honors in multiple years.
Weathers was named the 2020 Central Ozark Conference Offensive Player of the Year and the Southwest Missouri Football Coaches Association’s Offensive Player of the Year for Class 5 after he ran for 1,782 yards and scored 29 total touchdowns this past fall.
The Cardinals went 26-4 in Weathers’ last two seasons, with a state championship in 2019 and a semifinal appearance in 2020.
The son of Preston Weathers and Deanna McDaniel, Devrin compiled more than 4,100 rushing yards and 59 rushing touchdowns during his standout prep career. He’s listed as the 14th-best prospect in the state of Missouri for the Class of 2021 by Rivals.
A varsity performer since his freshman year who became a starter as a sophomore, Weathers verbally committed to Kansas State in June to join Chris Klieman‘s Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference.
So why K-State?
“They’re really family-oriented,” Weathers said. “Webb City is very family-oriented also.”
Weathers said Kansas State will give him a look at running back.
“At first, they wanted me as an athlete, but as the weeks went by, I’m pretty sure they’re going to start me off at running back,” Weathers said. “I just need to get bigger and stronger and I need to put a little weight on.”
Weathers noted he’ll always carry fond memories of his prep career at Webb City.
“Coach Rod coached me well and I feel like I learned a lot from all the coaches,” Weathers said.
Roderique noted Weathers definitely left his mark on the tradition-rich program. The veteran coach noted Weathers has his best days ahead.
“K-State is getting a great young man,” Roderique said. “He’s fun to be around. I enjoyed coaching him everyday. He’s also a kid who has a lot of God-given ability. He’s extremely fast. He’s a kid that’s gotten better. He’s become a more physical football player. I think he’s got a bright future. He’s got better days ahead.”
Devrin Weathers – Football – Kansas State University Athletics (kstatesports.com)
