Avery Johnson praises K-State tight ends ahead of 2026 season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Avery Johnson praises K-State tight ends ahead of 2026 season opener

Summary

K-State football began fall camp on August 18, allowing media access to new developments ahead of the 2026 season. Quarterback Avery Johnson highlighted the tight end group, calling it among the deepest in the country. Garrett Oakley leads the tight ends, holding the school record for most career receiving touchdowns by a tight end. Johnson is also building chemistry with an almost entirely new wide receiver room, including Hawaii transfer Brandon White. K-State will open its season on September 5 against Nicholls.

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•Fall camp opened for K-State on August 18.
•Avery Johnson praised the tight end position for its depth.
•Garrett Oakley has the record for receiving touchdowns as a tight end.
•Brandon White transferred from Hawaii and aims to make an impact.
•K-State plays Nicholls in the season opener on September 5.

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1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Avery Johnson has gelled with new wide receivers, says tight end room one of the deepest in the country

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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 […]
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