LOOK: Kansas State head coach Chris Kleiman at game of 4-star QB commit Avery Johnson
Kansas State continues conference play tomorrow night against Iowa State. But before the Wildcats take the field, head coach Chris Klieman went out on the recruiting trail.
Klieman and running backs coach Brian Anderson are at the game of Maize (Kan.) four-star quarterback Avery Johnson on Friday night. Maize’s opponent — Derby (Kan.) — is led by Notre Dame four-star running back Dylan Edwards, who backed off his pledge to Kansas State over the summer.
Johnson is the No. 120 overall prospect and No. 10 quarterback in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 1 player in Kansas.
Meanwhile, Edwards is the No. 221 overall prospect and No. 12 running back in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus. He is also the No. 2 player in Kansas.
Kansas State’s 2023 recruiting class is No. 46 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings, as well as No. 8 in the Big 12. The group currently contains 19 prospects.
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Avery Johnson On3 Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Avery Johnson:
“Three-sport star who is one of the more athletic quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle. Dynamic athlete for the position with speed and leaping ability that stacks up among wide receiver and defensive back prospects. An explosive mover both as an off-schedule playmaker and runner in the open field. Led his team to a state title appearance as a junior, passing for 2,550 yards and 20 touchdowns against six interceptions while rushing for 1,080 yards and 22 more scores. Makes plays against pressure in part due to his outstanding foot quickness. Has an elongated motion on Friday nights, but looks to have made progress in tightening things up prior to his senior season.
“Showed improved passing skills in the camp setting, generating good velocity and spinning the ball the best we’ve seen. Tests as a strong athlete, running a 4.54 second 40-yard dash and jumping nearly 37 inches in the vertical. Doubles as a standout in basketball, where he has above-the-rim bounce and baseball. Will need to add weight to his thinner 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame.”