Kansas State Football 2013 Spring Wrap Up

SPRING SUMMARY

All eyes were on the quarterback battle between sophomore Daniel Sams and juco transfer Jake Waters. Both were impressive in the spring game throwing and running the ball, but that was against the second-team defense that put up little resistance. The starting job won’t be decided until the fall.

POTENTIAL BREAKOUT PLAYERS

Senior wide receiver Torell Miller has eight career receptions in three seasons but could be an impact player. He has the size (6-2, 216) to complement smaller, established receivers Tyler Lockett and Tramaine Thompson.

On defense, inside linebacker Blake Slaughter is coming off a junior redshirt season and will try to fill the shoes of Arthur Brown. Slaughter is only 5-10 but is a quick, smart veteran in the middle of a defense that lost eight starters.

POSITION GROUP GRADE

QB: B

RB: B Returning starter John Hubert sat out the spring game

WR: A-

TE: C

OL: A Strength of the team with five returning starters

DL: D Pass rush could be an issue

LB: C

DB: C+

ST: B

ARE THERE ANY SURPRISES WE CAN EXPECT?

The offense has explosive potential if one of the quarterbacks takes control, but the success of the team will depend on how the rebuilt defense develops. There were many contenders for the open positions on the line and cornerback but no clear-cut favorites emerged.

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Ken Corbitt, the K-State beat writer for The Topeka Capital-Journal provided the information for our Kansas State Football 2013 Spring Wrap Up. For more K-State football information, commentary and analysis, you can follow Ken on Twitter @KenCorbitt.

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