Kansas State evaluates safety position for upcoming football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Kansas State football is assessing its safety position ahead of the season. Adrian Maddox joins from Georgia as a transfer and is expected to secure a starting role after a standout performance in spring camp. The team experienced notable attrition at the safety spot, losing VJ Payne and Gunner Maldonado to graduation, while Daniel Cobbs transferred. Wesley Fair, a key player from last season, is also in contention for a starting position as the team prepares for fall camp. Kansas State is focusing on enhancing its defensive backfield through these strategic roster changes.
- •Adrian Maddox transfers from Georgia to Kansas State
- •Maddox expected to start after impressive spring camp
- •VJ Payne and Gunner Maldonado are no longer eligible
- •Wesley Fair is a candidate for the second safety spot
- •Kansas State prepares for fall camp focusing on safety depth
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State Football: Position Group Preview – Safety
"Kansas State brought in much-needed reinforcements at safety, but a future star could already be on the roster.
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