LJ McGhee profiles as Kansas State running back ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Kansas State's running back depth chart features true freshman LJ McGhee as they prepare for the 2026 season. McGhee, a walk-on from Union High School in Tulsa, is likely to redshirt this year. He rushed for 1,023 yards and four touchdowns during his high school career and received all-state honors as a senior. McGhee has no active recruiting profiles and was recently added to the official roster. Kansas State will see how his potential plays out in training and gameplay dynamics.
- •LJ McGhee is a true freshman running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- •McGhee rushed for 1,023 yards and four touchdowns in high school.
- •He is likely to redshirt during the 2026 season.
- •Kansas State added him to the official roster recently.
- •McGhee plans to major in integrative physiology.
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