Kansas State's first defensive depth chart is here. And there are a LOT more surprises than I expected. Jon Grove of GoPowercat joins Locked On Kansas State to break down Collin Klein's first defensive depth chart before the Wildcats open the season against Nicholls. It starts up front. Wendell Gregory and Jordan Allen are expected to start on the edge, but there are some notable names missing from the two-deep — including Elijah Hill. Instead, Darian Whitaker Jr. and Jayden Bryant have earned early opportunities. Then there's the linebacker room. Mekhi Mason has officially earned a starting job after receiving significant praise throughout the offseason. Gabe Powers will join him after emerging as both a starter and team captain. But Rex Van Wyhe isn't currently listed as a starter despite representing Kansas State at Big 12 Media Days. The biggest surprises might be in the secondary. Sophomore JoJo Scott won the starting nickel job. Logan Bartley is listed ahead of Jasson Prevard at strong safety, while young defensive backs Garrick Dixon and Nick McKellen have already cracked the two-deep. So what does all of this mean? Are Kansas State's young defenders simply developing faster than expected? Are injuries playing a role? Or has Collin Klein created a legitimate competition where previous experience doesn't guarantee anyone a starting job? Nicholls should give Kansas State an opportunity to start finding those answers. Because after Week 1, the competition gets considerably more difficult. #KansasState #KState #KStateFootball #Big12 #CollegeFootball #CollinKlein Photo Credit: Evert Nelson IMAGN Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Big 12 Conference, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers
Kansas State's first defensive depth chart is here. And there are a LOT more surprises than I expected. Jon Grove of GoPowercat joins Locked On Kansas State to break down Collin Klein's first defensive depth chart before the Wildcats open the season against Nicholls. It starts up front. Wendell Gregory and Jordan Allen are expected to start on the edge, but there are some notable names missing from the two-deep — including Elijah Hill. Instead, Darian Whitaker Jr. and Jayden Bryant have earned early opportunities. Then there's the linebacker room. Mekhi Mason has officially earned a starting job after receiving significant praise throughout the offseason. Gabe Powers will join him after emerging as both a starter and team captain. But Rex Van Wyhe isn't currently listed as a starter despite representing Kansas State at Big 12 Media Days. The biggest surprises might be in the secondary. Sophomore JoJo Scott won the starting nickel job. Logan Bartley is listed ahead of Jasson Prevard at strong safety, while young defensive backs Garrick Dixon and Nick McKellen have already cracked the two-deep. So what does all of this mean? Are Kansas State's young defenders simply developing faster than expected? Are injuries playing a role? Or has Collin Klein created a legitimate competition where previous experience doesn't guarantee anyone a starting job? Nicholls should give Kansas State an opportunity to start finding those answers. Because after Week 1, the competition gets considerably more difficult. #KansasState #KState #KStateFootball #Big12 #CollegeFootball #CollinKlein Photo Credit: Evert Nelson IMAGN Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Big 12 Conference, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers