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53 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Lamarcus Barber

#53 Lamarcus Barber True Freshman | 6-3 | 323 lbs. (+15) | Shawnee, Kansas Lamarcus Barber (b. July 14, 2008) is a freshman offensive lineman from Kansas City who plans on majoring in physical education. He has already added 15 pounds to his big frame, but I still expect him to redshirt in 2026. Barber prepped […]

54 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Keiton Jones

#54 Keiton Jones Redshirt Freshman | 6-3 | 322 lbs. (-11) | Coffeyville, Kansas Keiton Jones (b. May 24, 2007) is a transfer offensive lineman from Missouri who is majoring in agriculture economics. I am projecting him to battle with freshman Oliver Miller as our primary backup to Tanner Morley. Jones retained his redshirt in 2025 […]

55 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Kyle Rakers

#55 Kyle Rakers Redshirt Sophomore | 6-4 | 304 lbs. (+7) | Norwalk, Iowa Kyle Rakers (b. Oct. 7, 2005) is a promising offensive guard from Dowling Catholic High School in Iowa who enrolled in spring 2024 and is majoring in accounting. He redshirted and did not play in 2024 so as to add more strength […]

56 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Elijah Hill

#56 Elijah Hill True Sophomore | 6-1 | 245 lbs. (+18) | Bryant, Arkansas Elijah Hill (b. July 10, 2007) is a transfer defensive end from Kennesaw State who is majoring in business management. He did not redshirt last season and thus has four years of eligibility remaining, which is huge. In 2025, Hill played in […]

Kansas State Football: Age-Based Eligibility Changes: Offensive Tackle

Note I’m using the same introduction for all of these articles. If you read any of the articles below, you’ve already read it. I’d recommend skipping ahead to the table. Quarterback Wide Receiver Running Back Tight End I’m going to move forward with the idea that the new “age-based” NCAA eligibility model will stick around […]

57 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Delvin Morris

#57 Delvin Morris Redshirt Junior | 6-3 | 293 lbs. (+15) | Caldwell, Texas Delvin Morris (b. Dec. 18, 2004) is a transfer offensive lineman from Akron who is majoring in sociology. I am projecting him to replace the drafted Sam Hecht as our starting center this season. Morris played in 2023 against Northern Illinois as […]

Kansas State Football: Age-Based Eligibility Changes: Tight End

Note I’m using the same introduction for all of these articles. If you read any of the articles below, you’ve already read it. I’d recommend skipping ahead to the table. Quarterback Wide Receiver Running Back I’m going to move forward with the idea that the new “age-based” NCAA eligibility model will stick around in some […]

58 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Nash Morrison

#85 Nash Morrison True Freshman | 6-4 | 187 lbs. | Basehor, Kansas Nash Morrison (b. June 15, 2008) is a freshman walk-on wide receiver from Basehor who plans on majoring in construction science and management. He seems likely to redshirt this year in order to add a little more weight. A three-year letter-winner under head […]

59 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: George Fitzpatrick

#59 George Fitzpatrick Redshirt Senior | 6-6 | 301 lbs. (+7) | Englewood, Colorado George Fitzpatrick (b. Jan. 13, 2004) is a highly touted offensive line transfer from Ohio State who was projected to replace Easton Kilty at left tackle last year, but missed the entire season due to an undisclosed medical crisis that seems to […]

60 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Keegan Collins

#60 Keegan Collins True Freshman | 6-6 | 288 lbs. | Amarillo, Texas Keegan Collins (b. June 15, 2008) is a freshman offensive lineman from Texas who plans on majoring in business administration. Given that he is well below 300 pounds, I expect him to redshirt to add more weight. Collins prepped under head coach Adam […]

61 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Chase Duarte

#61 Chase Duarte True Sophomore | 6-4 | 315 lbs. | Concord, California Chase Duarte (b. Sept. 21, 2007) is a transfer offensive lineman from San Diego State who is majoring in business management. I am projecting him to serve as a reserve offensive guard this season. Duarte played in six games last season as a […]

62 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Jordan Jensen

#62 Jordan Jensen True Junior | 6-4 | 297 lbs. | Estherville, Iowa Jordan Jensen (b. May 10, 2006) is a JUCO transfer offensive lineman who is majoring in agribusiness. Jensen played two seasons under head coach Jesse Montalto at Iowa Central, where he was viewed as the 11th-best community college interior offensive lineman by 247Sports. […]

64 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Bennett Fraser

The Countdown will be taking a brief hiatus for a few days to enjoy the holiday festivities. From all of us here at Bring On The Cats, we’d like to wish a very happy and enjoyable Independence Day to our loyal readers! Please try not to blow your fingers off this weekend! #64 Bennett Fraser True […]

65 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Tyler Johnson

#65 Tyler Johnson Redshirt Junior | 6-6 | 312 lbs. (-3) | Natchitoches, Louisiana Tyler Johnson (b. Aug. 4, 2004) is a transfer offensive lineman from Auburn who is majoring in sociology. I am projecting him to serve as our backup left tackle behind returning starter John Pastore. Johnson played in three games in 2023 as […]

66 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Michael Capria

#66 Michael Capria Redshirt Senior | 6-2 | 300 lbs. (+13) | Kansas City, Missouri Michael “Cap” Capria (b. Jan. 10, 2004) is a walk-on offensive lineman who is majoring in business management. He redshirted and did not play in 2022 as he worked to become a reserve center. In 2023, Capria saw action as a […]

Kansas State Football: Age-Based Eligibility Changes: Wide Receiver

Note I’m using the same introduction for all of these articles. If you read any of the articles below, you’ve already read it. I’d recommend skipping ahead to the table. Quarterback Running Back I’m going to move forward with the idea that the new “age-based” NCAA eligibility model will stick around in some form once […]

Kansas State Football: Age-Based Eligibility Changes: Running Back

Note I’m using the same introduction for all of these articles. If you read any of the articles below, you’ve already read it. I’d recommend skipping ahead to the table. Quarterback I’m going to move forward with the idea that the new “age-based” NCAA eligibility model will stick around in some form once all the […]

Kansas State Football: Age-Based Eligibility Changes: Quarterback

I’m going to move forward with the idea that the new “age-based” NCAA eligibility model will stick around in some form once all the legal challenges are exhausted. It makes sense, and I’m not sure the schools are interested in the constant court battles over eligibility. I get the feeling that some high-up folks went […]

68 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Joe Vickers

#68 Joe Vickers Redshirt Junior | 6-6 | 290 lbs. | DeWitt, Iowa Joseph Vickers (b. Jan. 6, 2005) is a preferred walk-on offensive tackle (one of a select few to survive last year’s traumatic 105-man roster cutdown) from Central DeWitt High School in Iowa who is majoring in something called “diversified agriculture.” He did not see […]

70 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Gus Hawkins

#70 Gus Hawkins Redshirt Sophomore | 6-7 | 307 lbs. (-7) | Shawnee, Kansas Gus Hawkins (b. May 21, 2005) is a physically imposing offensive tackle who is majoring in civil engineering. Although Hawkins already was sufficiently sized to play in the Big 12 Conference in 2024, he redshirted in order to add a whopping 44 pounds […]

Kansas State Athletics: Age-Based Eligibility Model

Yesterday, the NCAA announced, in theory, a complete overhaul of college eligibility (You can find the official statement from the NCAA here). Let’s Start with Two Major Caveats The Basics Exceptions Basically, if you join the military or go on a Mormon Mission (or another mission, I suppose; this rule is specifically geared towards Mormons) […]

71 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Dylan Villarouel

#71 Dylan Villarouel Redshirt Freshman | 6-3 | 328 lbs. | Cumming, Georgia Dylan Villarouel (b. Jan. 19, 2007) is a large, promising young offensive guard who played in four games in 2025 as a reserve offensive lineman, retaining his redshirt as he adjusted to college. Villarouel saw time on 43 offensive snaps, including a […]

72 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Ryan Howard

#72 Ryan Howard Redshirt Sophomore | 6-7 | 295 lbs. (-2) | Downingtown, Pennsylvania Ryan Howard (b. June 8, 2005) is a massive young offensive tackle with a fairly famous older brother who is majoring in professional strategic selling. He redshirted and did not play in 2024 in order to shed 35 pounds. Howard also did […]

73 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Oliver Miller

#73 Oliver Miller True Freshman | 6-6 | 290 lbs. | Centennial, Colorado Oliver Miller (b. Dec. 13, 2007) is a promising young offensive lineman who has earned substantial praise from the coaching staff after a strong first spring. I expect him to redshirt* but still play and appear on the depth chart. A two-year starter […]