Avery Johnson has gelled with new wide receivers, says tight end room one of the deepest in the country
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – It’s almost that time in the Little Apple. K-State football opened fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 18 to the media for the first time this fall, giving a glimpse of the 2026 season. Avery Johnson had high remarks for his tight ends, whom he calls one of the deepest rooms in the […]
As Kansas State University football kicked off fall camp on August 18, head coach Avery Johnson expressed high praise for his tight end room, calling it one of the deepest in the country. Johnson emphasized the versatility of the tight ends and the need to keep defenses guessing. Garrett Oakley, a fifth-year student, leads the tight end group, boasting an impressive six career receiving touchdowns, including a school record of 10 in a single season.
Sophomore Linkon Cure, a former five-star recruit, aims to make a strong sophomore debut, recording six catches for 37 yards as a freshman despite missing the first three games due to injury. Senior Will Anciaux, another key player, contributed six receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown during his senior season. Johnson has also been pleased with the growth of the wide receiver room, particularly Hawaii transfer Brandon White, who has been described as elusive in tight spaces.
White, excited to make an impact in various positions, had 38 receptions for 399 yards and two touchdowns during his freshman year at Hawaii before transferring from Kentucky. The Wildcats are set to open their 2026 season against Nicholls State on September 5.
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