MANHATTAN — Kansas State football's 2025 season hasn't necessarily gone according to plan , but there are still some players who have proven themselves worthy of building around heading into the future.

Development has contributed to a few names stepping into starring roles , while others were solid additions by coach Chris Klieman and the coaching staff via the transfer portal. They'll want to work over the months ahead to keep them in purple, hoping to challenge for a Big 12 title a year from now.

Here are 10 names that Kansas State would love to retain in Manhattan heading into next year and beyond :

Avery Johnson, QB

Keeping Johnson behind center will be essential to the Wildcats' offseason, given the unproven options behind him, which may lead to the need to find someone in

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