{"id":10052,"date":"2023-07-09T18:08:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T23:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=10052"},"modified":"2023-07-09T18:08:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T23:08:16","slug":"kansas-state-football-roster-and-recruiting-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/kansas-state-football-roster-and-recruiting-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas State football roster and recruiting center"},"content":{"rendered":"

KSO<\/a><\/strong> examines the Kansas State scholarship count and roster, position by position, as the 2023 season approaches closer and closer. <\/p>\n

KEY<\/h2>\n

S-Sr. = Super senior
Sr. = Senior
Jr. = Junior
So. = Sophomore
R-Fr. = Redshirt freshman
T-Fr. = True freshman
* (Asterisk) = Redshirt is still available<\/p>\n

Special note<\/strong>: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, any redshirt sophomore or older was given a free year of eligibility.<\/em><\/p>\n

QUARTERBACK (4 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0
Sr.\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Will Howard<\/a><\/strong>*
Jr.\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013
So.\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0\u00a0Jake Rubley<\/a><\/strong>
R-Fr. \u2013\u00a0Adryan Lara<\/a><\/strong>
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Avery Johnson<\/a><\/strong>*<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> Zero questions exist about the talent in the Kansas State quarterback room or who is the starting quarterback. It\u2019s Howard\u2019s show, and we\u2019re just living in it. An intriguing topic will be how many snaps we see from Johnson. <\/p>\n

DJ Giddens\/Kansas State Athletics<\/p>\n

RUNNING BACK (4 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Treshaun Ward<\/a><\/strong>
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0Anthony Frias<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0DJ Giddens<\/a><\/strong>
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
T-Fr<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Joe Jackson<\/a><\/strong>*<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> The battle for the first snaps should be an intense one between Ward and Giddens. Both are starter quality. We envision the K-State pair to split snaps for the most part, and I\u2019m sure there\u2019s plenty of packages where they are both on the field, too. <\/p>\n

WIDE RECEIVER (11\u00a0on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Phillip Brooks<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Seth Porter<\/a><\/strong>
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jadon Jackson<\/a><\/strong>
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0RJ Garcia<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Keagan Johnson<\/a><\/strong>
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sterling Lockett<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Tyson Struber<\/a><\/strong>
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Tre Spivey<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Andre Davis<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Wesley Watson<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Jayce Brown<\/a><\/strong>*<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> Offensively, the receiver position likely has the most to prove. I believe everyone knows what to expect or is excited about the Kansas State quarterback, the backfield, the tight end spot and the offensive line. Johnson should provide a boost, but they\u2019ll need more than him. <\/p>\n

TIGHT END (7 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Christian Moore<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Ben Sinnott<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Will Swanson<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Brayden Loftin<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Garrett Oakley<\/a><\/strong>
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Will Anciaux<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Andrew Metzger<\/a><\/strong>* <\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> Sinnott was the breakout player of the season a year ago for the Wildcats. Because of him, one could safely say that K-State is among the best in the conference at the spot. Can they grab a little more production from elsewhere?<\/p>\n

Ben Sinnott\/Getty<\/p>\n

OFFENSIVE LINE (14 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Christian Duffie<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OT),\u00a0Hayden Gillum<\/strong>\u00a0(C),\u00a0KT Leveston<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OT)
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Cooper Beebe<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OG\/OT),\u00a0Taylor Poitier<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OG\/C)
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Hadley Panzer<\/a><\/strong>* (OG\/C),\u00a0Carver Willis<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OT)
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Andrew Leingang<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OT\/OG),\u00a0Sam Shields<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OG\/C)
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Drake Bequaeith<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OG\/OT),\u00a0John Pastore<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(OT)
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Camden Beebe<\/a><\/strong>* (OG),\u00a0Jackson Fullmer<\/a><\/strong>* (OG),\u00a0Devin Vass<\/a><\/strong>* (OT)<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> Having the entire starting offensive line from a year ago, plus Taylor Poitier, return is huge for Kansas State. Offensive line experts always speak to experience, cohesion and consistency when it comes to the position. Nobody has more of that than the Wildcats. <\/p>\n

NOSE GUARD (4 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Uso Seumalo<\/a><\/strong>*
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jevon Banks<\/a><\/strong>
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Damian Ilalio<\/a><\/strong>
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Asher Tomaszewski<\/a><\/strong>*<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> It sounds like Seumalo is a breakout candidate this season. A lot of folks around the K-State program have a lot of faith in what he can do on the field. However, the most important factor may be how much guys like Banks and Ilalio can contribute. <\/p>\n

DEFENSIVE END (8 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Brendan Mott<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Khalid Duke<\/a><\/strong>
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nate Matlack<\/a><\/strong>*
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Cody Stufflebean<\/a><\/strong>
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Donovan Rieman<\/a><\/strong>
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jordan Allen<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Chiddi Obiazor<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Ryan Davis<\/a><\/strong>*<\/p>\n

SUMMARY: How much will Kansas State miss Felix Anudike-Uzomah<\/a><\/strong>? It\u2019s a fair question, and the pass rush will be tested because of it. That is why the Wildcats moved Khalid Duke to the spot, but having Matlack return to form would also be massive. <\/p>\n

Nate Matlack\/Getty<\/p>\n

LINEBACKER (10\u00a0on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Daniel Green<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Mike)
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Austin Moore<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Will)
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Terry Kirksey<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Mike)
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jake Clifton<\/a><\/strong>* (Mike\/Will\/Sam)\u00a0Desmond Purnell<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Sam)\u00a0Rex Van Wyhe<\/a><\/strong>* (Sam\/Will)
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Tobi Osunsanmi<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Will\/Sam)
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Collin Dunn<\/a><\/strong>* (Sam),\u00a0Asa Newsom<\/a><\/strong>* (Will\/Sam),\u00a0Austin Romaine<\/a><\/strong>* (Mike)<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> A few of the linebackers, like Clifton and Osunsanmi, could be moved around quite a bit on the defensive side of the ball just to find them more playing time. Much of the upside and potential of the room resides in the younger classes. <\/p>\n

CORNERBACK (9 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Keenan Garber<\/a><\/strong>
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Justice James<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Jordan Wright<\/a><\/strong>, Tyler Nelome<\/a><\/strong>
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Darell Jones<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Jacob Parrish<\/a><\/strong>*\u00a0Will Lee<\/a><\/strong>
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Donovan McIntosh<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Kanijal Thomas<\/a><\/strong>*<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> Most see Parrish as a definite starter. Who will pair with him? K-State also wants to count on Wright and Garber. Two newer but older additions are Nelome and Lee as well. The talent ins the room is undeniable, but how quickly will they get up to speed? <\/p>\n

Jacob Parrish, VJ Payne, Sterling Lockett and Colby McCalister\/Kansas State Athletics<\/p>\n

SAFETY (10 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kobe Savage<\/a><\/strong>
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Nickendre Stiger<\/strong>,\u00a0Marques Sigle<\/a><\/strong>
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0VJ Payne<\/a><\/strong>* Daniel Cobbs<\/a><\/strong>
R-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Jordan Perry<\/a><\/strong>, Colby McCalister<\/a><\/strong>
T-Fr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jack Fabris<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Wesley Fair<\/a><\/strong>*,\u00a0Kameron Sallis<\/a><\/strong>*<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> Just like this time last year, the safety spot is the biggest unknown for the Kansas State defense. It worked out a year ago, but can they duplicate that. Everything sounds good in regards to Savage\u2019s recovery, and that is no small thing. <\/p>\n

SPECIALISTS (1 on scholarship)<\/h2>\n

S-Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Randen Plattner<\/strong>
Sr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013
So.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0
R-Fr<\/strong>. \u2013
T-Fr<\/strong>.\u00a0\u2013<\/p>\n

SUMMARY:<\/strong> Because of the loss of Ty Zentner<\/a><\/strong>, K-State will sport a new kicker and punter for the 2023 season. How reliable will those facets be on special teams? Time will tell, but it would go a long way if Chris Tennant<\/a><\/strong> figured it out this year. <\/p>\n

Total: 82\/85<\/h2>\n

Note:<\/strong> K-State could have all 85 scholarships allocated, or it could have another one or two allocated above the known number of 82. It isn\u2019t 100 percent verified.<\/em><\/p>\n

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