Kansas State Wildcats
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Matchup
Big 126-6 (2025)#50 Recruiting71% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 2
    87
    Avery JohnsonSR
    Starter
  2. 7
    63
    Jacob KnuthRS SR/TR
  3. 3
    63
    Blake BarnettRS SO
RB
  1. 4
    87
    Joe JacksonRS JR
    Starter
  2. 20
    76
    Rodney Fields Jr.RS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 9
    68
    Jay HarrisRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 12
    83
    Jaron TibbsSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 17
    64
    Adonis MoiseSO
  3. 14
    57
    Max LovettFR
WR-Z
  1. 5
    86
    Josh ManningSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    63
    Derrick Salley Jr.JR/TR
  3. 84
    55
    Isaac KochRS SR
SLOT
  1. 1
    77
    Izaiah WilliamsRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    77
    Brandon WhiteRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    58
    Sterling LockettRS SR
TE
  1. 86
    85
    Garrett OakleyRS SR
    Starter
  2. 0
    65
    Linkon CureSO
  3. 80
    60
    Will AnciauxRS JR
LT
  1. 78
    75
    John PastoreRS SR
    Starter
  2. 65
    75
    Tyler JohnsonRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 77
    81
    Tanner MorleyRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 61
    79
    Chase DuarteSO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 74
    63
    Navarro SchunkeRS SO
C
  1. 57
    82
    Delvin MorrisRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 55
    69
    Kyle RakersRS SO
  3. 66
    57
    Michael CapriaRS SR
RG
  1. 79
    75
    Charlie AdamsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    69
    Dylan VillarouelRS FR
  3. 54
    69
    Keiton JonesRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 70
    85
    Gus HawkinsRS SO
    Starter
  2. 59
    63
    George FitzpatrickRS SR/TR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #35 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 7.0 → 6.4 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 65th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #50 national

16%

Returning production: 71%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

24 adds in two-deep · avg 78 OVR · top add: W. Gregory (DE, 87, from Oklahoma State)

Camp battles to watch4
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Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Kansas State?

Kansas State Wildcats starting lineup

Avery Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Kansas State as of August 17, 2026. Jacob Knuth is listed second.

Kansas State also projects Joe Jackson at running back, Jaron Tibbs at wide receiver and Garrett Oakley at tight end.

The full Kansas State Wildcats two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Avery Johnson · QBJoe Jackson · RBJaron Tibbs · WR-XGarrett Oakley · TE

Common questions

Who is Kansas State's starting quarterback?
Avery Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Kansas State as of August 17, 2026. Jacob Knuth is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Kansas State?
Joe Jackson is the projected starter at running back for Kansas State, with Rodney Fields Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Kansas State?
Jaron Tibbs is the projected starter at wide receiver for Kansas State, with Adonis Moise listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Kansas State?
Garrett Oakley is the projected starter at tight end for Kansas State, with Linkon Cure listed second.
When was the Kansas State Wildcats depth chart last updated?
The Kansas State Wildcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Kansas State's record last season?
Kansas State Wildcats finished 6-6 (5-4 in Big 12 play).