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After the first week of fall camp, the Wildcats are seeing new roles for backup quarterbacks, freshman linemen and top receivers, while key players remain sidelined by injury.
Avery Johnson, Kansas State's starting quarterback, enters the 2026 season with high expectations, a stronger supporting cast, and a new coaching approach that could finally unlock his potential.
With exactly 100 days remaining until the Wildcats face Nicholls, Kansas State’s coaching staff has released a ranked list of the 100 most influential players, highlighting returning starters, emerging talent, and special‑teams contributors.
Kansas State coaches spotlight key players — from Elijah Hill’s pass‑rush potential to Avery Johnson’s backup battle — as the team fine‑tunes its roster ahead of the fall.