Kansas State Spring Football Review: Cornerback
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT THE KANSAS STATE CORNERBACKS
The first item that was discovered came after Kansas State football practices ended in April. Omar Daniels entered the transfer portal and subsequently committed to Georgia Tech. However, we viewed that as a positive sign for the Wildcats.
If even Daniels, who had already logged some meaningful snaps, felt like he was not in a position to receive enough playing time at K-State to be happy, then others were stepping up at the spot coached by Van Malone.
Though we consider Jacob Parrish to be a favorite to nab one of the voids that was once owned by Ekow Boye-Doe and Julius Brents, he isn’t the only one in contention. In fact, Kansas State even added a transfer in Southeast Missouri State defensive back Tyler Nelome.
REMAINING QUESTIONS
Nelome and Parrish aren’t the only ones to know in the K-State cornerback room. Others pushing for considerable playing time are Jordan Wright, Will Lee and Keenan Garber. To be honest, it is a pretty diverse group.
Will Lee was a junior college addition with the best measurables of the group that arrived halfway through spring ball. Wright was a Summer addition before last season when Kansas State defeated Florida State and others for the junior college standout’s services.
Garber was a receiver at K-State for multiple seasons.
If Parrish has one spot locked down, and that hasn’t been exactly stated by any coach despite it being assumed, who is the other starting cornerback for Kansas State? Daniels has left the school, and four others could still grab those duties.
AREAS OF K-STATE STRENGTH
Five names are still in discussion for a starting spot at cornerback for K-State. That’s the strength. It’s not because there is a lack of talent. Lee was pursued by Alabama and others. Parrish played last year, and he may be the fastest player on the team.
Garber hadn’t even played cornerback for a full week in a Kansas State uniform and was able to perform well enough to not be a liability versus TCU in the Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington. Wright is one of the older players in the room, and Nelome is a freaky athlete much like Lee.
Having that quality of depth, even if unproven in some spots, even after losing two guys that might play on Sundays and another to the transfer portal is an impressive feat by Malone and the Wildcats.
PROJECTED OUTCOME
Predictions are hard to come by with the K-State cornerback room. Who the two starters will be on game one versus Southeast Missouri State in Bill Snyder Family Stadium is anyone’s guess at this point. But I’d be willing to wager that at least Parrish is on the field.
Beyond that, I’m not budging. Lee, Wright, Garber and Nelome all hold about the same probabilities as of the end of May. But Nelome has barely been on campus and never practiced at Kansas State and the noise for Wright hasn’t been as loud. Lee was late to arrive as well.
Could it be Garber?
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