Kansas State football players to watch in this week's NFL Draft
Kansas State should have two players drafted in this week's NFL Draft, while a handful of others could land UDFA deals. Here are the players to watch.
MANHATTAN — Kansas State football is expected to have two players selected in this week's NFL Draft, but more names are likely to land with teams via undrafted free agency. Center Sam Hecht and safety VJ Payne should hear their names called, but there are a handful of other players who declared for the NFL Draft who will try to work their way onto teams . Those players will quickly sign with teams and land minicamp invitations once the seventh round concludes on Saturday, April 25.
K-State has had multiple undrafted free agents who have gone on to have success in the league. The most notable recent K-State standout is wide receiver Byron Pringle , who played for the Kansas City Chiefs when they won the Super Bowl in 2020. Here are the players who could land with NFL teams by the end of the week.
Sam Hecht, C Hecht could hear his name during the second day of the draft, as he's considered by some to be the top center available. He's a two-year starter who never allowed a sack for the Wildcats. VJ Payne, S There's a small chance Payne could be called on the second day, but it's more likely he'll be taken early on the third day.
He started three-and-a-half years at K-State and has had great workouts throughout the predraft process. Jerand Bradley, WR/TE The Athletic graded Bradley as the draft's 34th-best tight end despite playing wide receiver throughout college. He dealt with injuries during his lone season with the Wildcats after transferring from Boston College.