Kansas State football prepares for fall camp with new defensive line talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Kansas State's interior defensive line features several new players ahead of fall camp this summer. The Wildcats aim to improve their defensive performance after a significant overhaul this offseason. Jordan Peterson, the current defensive coordinator, has shifted the team's defense strategy from a 3-3-5 to a 4-2-5 alignment, prompting the recruitment of more dynamic defensive talent. Among the new faces are Travis Bates and Kamari Burns, who are expected to make immediate contributions. The upcoming fall camp will be crucial for determining playing time among these players.
- •Kansas State adds multiple new players to the interior defensive line.
- •Travis Bates and Kamari Burns are key recruits for the Wildcats.
- •Jordan Peterson shifts defensive strategy to a 4-2-5 alignment.
- •Fall camp will determine playing time for new defensive line recruits.
- •The team seeks to enhance run defense after previous performance issues.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State Football: Interior Defensive Line
"The interior defensive line is stocked with new faces. The battle for playing time during fall camp is one to watch.
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