Position by position Kansas State spring ball updates

Our first Kansas State spring ball update of 2024 centered on the quarterback position, which we all know will be manned by Avery Johnson. How has he looked. Has the performance lived up to the hype? And what is the plan behind him for the back-up job?

LINK: Early observations on K-State quarterback Avery Johnson

We know that DJ Giddens is the star at running back for Kansas State. But he got banged up a bit in the Spring. What is the update on his health, and how is the depth stacking up in the room? Will Joe Jackson and De Von Rice be enough?

LINK: Does K-State have enough depth at running back?

Despite losing Phillip Brooks, an argument can be made that Kansas State is better at receiver. An update on a room that seems to be flourishing, the upside and potential, where the explosiveness will come from and the youth that is blossoming.

LINK: Why the K-State receivers can be a special unit

Replacing Ben Sinnott won’t be easy. He’s receiving incredible reviews by pro scouts and analysts for his NFL combine performance where he rattled off a higher vertical leap than some NFL Pro Bowl wideouts did at the combine. But that’s the job.

LINK: How will Kansas State replace the production of Sinnott?

Four multi-year starters have left in Cooper Beebe, Christian Duffie, KT Leveston and Hayden Gillum. But why might experience not be a problem? What combinations did we see most with the ones during K-State spring ball?

LINK: Kansas State re-shapes the offensive line

Can the defensive ends be the strongest position group at K-State? Why everyone is excited about what they have seen, wrinkles that could get more of them on the field and which young players have made the most improvement.

LINK: Defensive ends make a statement in Spring

Does Kansas State have enough to get by on the interior of the defensive line? We discuss whether or not we expect them to be active in the transfer portal to supplement the current roster. Where is Uso Seumalo at in his recovery process?

LINK: Do the Wildcats need more help on the interior of the defensive line

Last season was defined by injuries for the K-State linebacker group. They lost three pivotal players to season-ending ailments. Two of those remain on the roster in Jake Clifton and Asa Newsom. What is their status and are they good enough at middle linebacker?

LINK: Is Kansas State good enough at middle linebacker?

We had some questions about the depth in the cornerback room headed into the Spring. However, the K-State defensive coaches eased their concern by sharing a lot of optimism and confidence in the group. Who do they expect to step up this upcoming season?

LINK: New cornerbacks expected to step up for the Wildcats

Kansas State added transfer Jordan Riley at safety and saw real development from the rest of the roster. An easy argument can be made that the position group will be much better than last year. The coaches believe it is one of the clear strengths to the defense.

LINK: Why K-State can be better at safety

Last season was a rough one for the special teams unit in Manhattan. They didn’t tackle well. Kickoffs went out of bounds. They fumbled. There were missed field goals and extra points. Punts were shanked, too. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong. How do they fix that?

LINK: Will Kansas State fix the special teams unit

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