Mailbag: Discussion on the Kansas State offense

1. Would you rather Kansas State win a national championship in football or consecutive ones in basketball?

DY: I know it isn’t the point of the question, but it is much more likely that Kansas State grabs a national championship in basketball. In fact, I think they are going to be capable of doing so under Jerome Tang. However, it just isn’t realistic in college football.

With that being said, one in football would go a longer way.

2. Is K-State still in the mix for Isaiah Elohim or Billy Richmond?

DY: It is my understanding that K-State isn’t a real competitor for either one of Isaiah Elohim or Billy Richmond.

3. When will see a contract extension and raise for Jerome Tang?

DY: Timing for this stuff is always the hardest to figure out. It is important to consider how long it took for Kansas State and Chris Klieman to meet on terms enough to be able to announce it. Tang and the Wildcats have been negotiating and have been close for months. It will be done this offseason.

4. Do you think Avery Johnson redshirts this year?

DY: After speaking with K-State offensive coordinator Collin Klein after the Spring, it sure sounds like he is hopeful that they are able to redshirt Avery Johnson. They will do whatever it takes to win, though, and his answer also suggested that Johnson can help them right now on that front in some capacity.

5. If Kansas State QB Will Howard throws for 3,200 yards, what is the estimated yardage to receivers, tight ends and backs?

DY: I can see about 400-500 yards going to the running backs and another 700-750 to the Kansas State tight ends. That would mean the receivers would be responsible for about 2,000. Not a lot of thought was put into this, for the record.

But we should probably expect a dip from the backfield in terms of receiving production compared to what it has been under Deuce Vaughn. Conversely, Ben Sinnott and Garrett Oakley should see an inflation in numbers.

6. What is your prediction on the total average of minutes played for the three true freshmen in basketball?

DY: I’m not sure of actual minutes without knowing what the rest of the roster will look like in November. The Wildcats aren’t a finished product, yet. They have two remaining spots to fill. My take is that all three are capable of seeing the floor this season, but RJ Jones may have the biggest role.

7. Is Keagan Johnson the long-awaited true No. 1 wideout that K-State has been waiting on for nearly a decade?

DY: My assessment is that he is just as talented as Malik Knowles, and because of that, can be a very, very productive receiver for K-State. Knowles could have been that if he would have just been more consistent and healthier.

I really like Keagan Johnson and he has blown away folks in the offseason.

8. Will Kansas State sign over or under four in-state recruits in the Class of 2025?

DY: That should be over pretty easily. They have already offered six, and Kansas State should land at least two of those. Those six are just the obvious ones as well. If six are being offered at this stage, it means that number should hit the double-digits by this time next year.

K-State nearly lands over four in-state recruits every season regardless of it being an up or a down year in the Sunflower State. They’d even be at four on the dot this year if they are able to secure the services of both Michael Boganowski and Kaedin Massey.

9. How would you rank the top four 2025 in-state prospects?

DY: I’m assuming the top four is meaning Jayden Woods, Julian Marks, Andrew Babalola and DaSaahn Brame. What I will say is that it isn’t a foregone conclusion that those four are the best. I wouldn’t sell either one of Bryson Hayes or Linkon Cure short.

To answer the question, from No. 1 to No. 4, I would go Woods, Babalola, Brame and then Marks.

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