K-State fans are concerned about replacing Whitehair at Left Tackle (rightfully so), but over-all, the O-line is not as concerning as one might believe (IMO).
As Fitz mentioned in the "cannonball", Dalton Risner could be an option to replace Whitehair.
Frantz, Beecham, or Matthews will also compete for the spot.
Yes, it could be a reach that Frantz is ready as RS-FR, but sounds like he is the real deal.
Beecham is on campus for spring ball, but the more heralded Matthews won't arrive until the summer.
If I could add one player to the Spring roster, it would be Breontae Matthews (yes, more so than Price).
Breontae is a beast at 6'6" - 315 lbs (had 6 known offers from power 5 schools).
Obviously replacing Kleinsorge is not nearly as tall of a task as relacing Cody.
Matt played hard, but was average at best.
I believe AJ Allen will be ready to step up and fill the void at right tackle (or not).
AJ had six or more Power 5 options coming out of juco, but has not emerged. AJ red-shirted his first year at K-State and played very little last season.... but I have this good feeling that the light bulb has come on.
Rather Risner moves to left tackle or not, I feel good about some players stepping up in the interior.
Terrale Johnson has starting experience and Will Ash has significant playing experience.
Plus + Najvar, Fitzner, & Brager (Brager could get the call at center if Risner moves to left tackle).
And there are others as well, who could turn out to be a pleasant surprise this Fall.
My starting five (who you got ?):
Left Tackle: Matthews, Frantz, or Beecham (or Risner)
Left Guard: Ash, Najvar, Fitzner or Brager.
Center: Risner or Brager
Right Guard: T Johnson, Najvar, Fitzner, or Brager.
Right Tackle: AJ Allen, Beecham, or Frantz (& Matthews if Risner moves to left tackle).
It will be very interesting to see if Snyder mentions any O-lineman in his spring press conference(s) ...and of course, the O-line will be a interesting unit to watch in the Spring Game.
GO STATE !!
As Fitz mentioned in the "cannonball", Dalton Risner could be an option to replace Whitehair.
Frantz, Beecham, or Matthews will also compete for the spot.
Yes, it could be a reach that Frantz is ready as RS-FR, but sounds like he is the real deal.
Beecham is on campus for spring ball, but the more heralded Matthews won't arrive until the summer.
If I could add one player to the Spring roster, it would be Breontae Matthews (yes, more so than Price).
Breontae is a beast at 6'6" - 315 lbs (had 6 known offers from power 5 schools).
Obviously replacing Kleinsorge is not nearly as tall of a task as relacing Cody.
Matt played hard, but was average at best.
I believe AJ Allen will be ready to step up and fill the void at right tackle (or not).
AJ had six or more Power 5 options coming out of juco, but has not emerged. AJ red-shirted his first year at K-State and played very little last season.... but I have this good feeling that the light bulb has come on.
Rather Risner moves to left tackle or not, I feel good about some players stepping up in the interior.
Terrale Johnson has starting experience and Will Ash has significant playing experience.
Plus + Najvar, Fitzner, & Brager (Brager could get the call at center if Risner moves to left tackle).
And there are others as well, who could turn out to be a pleasant surprise this Fall.
My starting five (who you got ?):
Left Tackle: Matthews, Frantz, or Beecham (or Risner)
Left Guard: Ash, Najvar, Fitzner or Brager.
Center: Risner or Brager
Right Guard: T Johnson, Najvar, Fitzner, or Brager.
Right Tackle: AJ Allen, Beecham, or Frantz (& Matthews if Risner moves to left tackle).
It will be very interesting to see if Snyder mentions any O-lineman in his spring press conference(s) ...and of course, the O-line will be a interesting unit to watch in the Spring Game.
GO STATE !!
