21 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: LJ McGhee

On November 21, 1998, running back Marlon Charles #21 of the Kansas State Wildcats showcased his skills against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. The Wildcats emerged victorious with a score of 31-25. LJ McGhee, a 21-year-old true freshman, is set to join the Kansas State Wildcats as a walk-on running back from Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Standing at 5-7 and weighing 186 lbs, McGhee has aspirations of majoring in integrative physiology. His college career is expected to begin as a redshirt, with uncertainty surrounding his playing time in the 2026 season. McGhee, who prepped under head coach Antonio Graham at Tulsa Union, amassed 1,023 yards and four touchdowns during his prep career.

After graduating, he chose to walk on at K-State, bypassing significant interest from Missouri. No active recruiting profiles for McGhee exist with major services, but his name appeared on the official roster within the past two weeks. With the 5-for-5 rule potentially being challenged in court, his eligibility may extend beyond the initial nine games.