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Kansas State Adds Missouri WR Josh Manning in Transfer Portal to Boost Avery Johnson

The commitment underscores an aggressive portal push prioritizing receiver help before the Jan. 16 window closes.

Overview

  • Manning committed to the Wildcats after visiting South Carolina and arrives with one season of eligibility.
  • He started 12 games for Missouri last season, posting 29 catches for 318 yards and two touchdowns with a Pro Football Focus grade of 92.
  • Analytics show 51 targets with one drop and efficient short-to-intermediate usage, reinforcing his immediate-impact profile.
  • He is viewed as Kansas State’s new No. 1 receiving option following Jayce Brown’s move to LSU and reunites with quarterback Avery Johnson, whom K-State recruited alongside out of high school.
  • Kansas State has recently added WR Izaiah Williams, JUCO standout Derrick Salley Jr., RB Rodney Fields Jr., and OL Keiton Jones, and the staff is prioritizing further offensive-line help as visits continue during the open window.