Kansas State could be one of the more exciting teams in college football this season with three elite players running the ball — quarterback Avery Johnson, running back DJ Giddens and running back Dylan Edwards.
What the Wildcats don’t have? An elite wide receiver. It’s something Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon could hurt the Wildcats, who are ranked No. 17 in the USA Today/Coaches Preseason Top 25.
“Given Kansas State's offensive philosophy, it doesn't need a stable of big-time targets,” Kenyon wrote. “Over the last decade, the Wildcats had eight-plus victories in six years despite having zero receivers go above 725 yards. What a nice bonus it would be, though, right? Jayce Brown collected 437 yards as a true freshman, so it's natural to believe his stats will increase. Since development isn't always linear, the Wildcats might end up leaning on Keagan Johnson (227 yards) or transfer Dante Cephas—who previously was that go-to receiver for Kent State before a year at Penn State in 2023.”
Kansas State opens the season at home on Aug. 31 against Tennessee-Martin.