In addition to a much-needed win against TCU, Kansas State extended an offer to a promising high school freshman.

Jax Wilkerson, a 2029 class tackle (offensive and defensive) from Carl Albert High, tweeted about his conversation with the Kansas State athletics staff last Saturday. He is based out of Edmond, OK.

"After a great conversation with Brian Lepak, I’m blessed to receive an offer from Kansas State University. Thank you, Coach [Matt] Wells and Coach [Dimitri] Donald," Wilkerson tweeted.

Wilkerson is the son of Jimmy Wilkerson, who played at Oklahoma before playing eight seasons in the NFL. The elder Wilkerson earned All-Big 12 Honors as a defensive end before being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Carl Albert freshman also received offers from Tulsa and Oklahoma State.

KANSAS STATE'S GARRETT OAKLEY SHATTERING RECORDS THIS SEASON

Kansas State freshman tight end Linkon Cure was anticipated to be a big part of this offense in 2025, as the first five-star recruit in program history.

But as long as Garrett Oakley's still here, Cure may have some waiting to do. Oakley had another monster performance against TCU, racking up four receptions for 71 yards and two touchdowns. He now has 25 receptions for 271 yards and four touchdowns on the season. In addition, his two touchdown receptions on Saturday now make him the program leader in career touchdowns by a tight end.

“If you would’ve told me that when I first got here, I don’t think I’d ever believe you," Oakley said in his postgame interview. "But this is a process team. Coming to work every day and putting my head down going to work is kind of what brought me to this moment and this goal of mine.”

Oakley has been a reliable scorer for the Wildcats the last few seasons, one of the best red-zone weapons for quarterback Avery Johnson. Johnson likes to get the ball to his running backs and tight ends in short-yardage situations, and Oakley has been his most consistent tight end during his time under center. His performance against the Horned Frogs illustrated his ability to score in long-range situations as well.

"Oakley played a great game today," Johnson said. "I think a lot of time earlier in the year, I didn't give him enough credit when he had one-on-one matchups that he could win battles and be physical on tough routes getting out of breaks. He's been open all year. These past few weeks, I've trusted him a lot more, and he's holding up his end. He's done a great job."