Garrett Oakley shines as Kansas State tight end heading into 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Garrett Oakley, a redshirt senior tight end for Kansas State, is profiled as the countdown to 2026 kickoff approaches. Oakley, from Columbus, Nebraska, achieved school records with 13 career touchdown receptions by a tight end and ranks fourth in career receptions. Despite missing the start of the 2023 season due to injury, he played in ten games, securing two touchdowns and earning Academic All-Big 12 honors. Former coach Chris Klieman praised Oakley's potential, highlighting his performance in the bowl game. Oakley is projected to play a key role in the team's upcoming season.
- •Oakley holds the school record with 13 career touchdown receptions.
- •He ranks fourth in program history for tight end receptions with 71.
- •Oakley had two touchdowns in the 2023 season despite injuries.
- •Former coach Klieman highlighted Oakley's potential in the bowl game.
- •He is projected to be a co-starter for the upcoming season.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — 86 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Garrett Oakley
"BracketCat counts down the 86th day until the 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State tight end Garrett Oakley.
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