As the transfer portal closed on Friday, Kansas State made one final push to give quarterback Avery Johnson more weaponry on the perimeter.
The Wildcats ushered in Brandon White, a wide receiver who played for the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in 2025. He had 38 receptions for 399 yards and two touchdowns last season. White ran a 4.28 40-yard dash, demonstrating his speed and quickness. Hopefully, he can translate that to a Wildcats team that needs to replace star receiver Jayce Brown's production.
Here is the total list of additions Kansas State has made through the first transfer portal wave:
Chase Duarte, Offensive Lineman
FORMER TEAM: SAN DIEGO STATE
2025 STATS: N/A
Elijah Hill, Defensive End
FORMER TEAM: KENNESAW STATE
2025 STATS: 22 TOT TKLS, 9 SACKS, 11.5 TFL
Wendell Gregory, Linebacker
FORMER TEAM: OKLAHOMA STATE
2025 STATS: 27 TOT TKLS, 12 TFL, 4 SACKS
Jay Harris, Running Back
FORMER TEAM: OREGON
2025 STATS: 42 CAR, 151 YDS, 2 TD; 6 REC, 89 YDS, 1 TD
Adrian Maddox, Safety
FORMER TEAM: GEORGIA
2025 STATS: 4 TOT TKLS
Ja'Son Prevard, Cornerback
FORMER TEAM: VIRGINIA
2025 STATS: 24 TOT TKLS, 3 INT, 5 PD
Tanner Morley, Offensive Lineman
FORMER TEAM: COLORADO STATE
2025 STATS: N/A
Delvin Morris, Offensive Lineman
FORMER TEAM: AKRON
2025 STATS: N/A
Kamari Burns, Defensive End
FORMER TEAM: CINCINNATI
2025 STATS: 11 TOT TKLS, 0.5 SACKS
Koy Beasley, Safety
FORMER TEAM: MIAMI (OH)
2025 STATS: 40 TOT TKLS, 6 PD, 1 INT
Austin Ramsey, Defensive Tackle
FORMER TEAM: KENTUCKY
2025 STATS: 5 TOT TKLS, 1 SACK
Charlie Adams III, Offensive Lineman
FORMER TEAM: CAL POLY
2025 STATS: N/A
Jaxson Duffield, Long Snapper
FORMER TEAM: OKLAHOMA STATE
2025 STATS: N/A
Kaleb Patterson, Cornerback
FORMER TEAM: ILLINOIS
2025 STATS: 47 TOT TKLS, 4 PD, 1 FF
Jacobi Oliphant, Linebacker
FORMER TEAM: OKLAHOMA STATE
2025 STATS: 26 TOT TKLS, 2 SACKS, 1 PD
De'Arieun Hicks, Defensive Tackle
FORMER TEAM: GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY
2025 STATS: 21 TOT TKLS, 4.5 TFL, 1.5 SACKS
Jayden Bryant, Edge Rusher
FORMER TEAM: COASTAL CAROLINA
2025 STATS: 16 TOT TKLS, 4.5 TFL, 2 SACKS
Josh Manning, Wide Receiver
FORMER TEAM: MISSOURI
2025 STATS: 29 REC, 318 YDS, 2 TD
Mekhi Mason, Linebacker
FORMER TEAM: LOUISIANA TECH
2025 STATS: 68 TOT TKLS, 14.5 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 4 PD
Rodney Fields Jr., Running Back
FORMER TEAM: OKLAHOMA STATE
2025 STATS: 124 CAR, 614 YDS, 1 TD; 28 REC, 276 YDS, 1 TD
Keiton Jones, Offensive Lineman
FORMER TEAM: MISSOURI
2025 STATS: N/A
Izaiah Williams, Wide Receiver
FORMER TEAM: TEXAS A&M
2025 STATS: 7 REC, 64 YDS, 1 TD