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.