Kansas State football transfer portal tracker — Who is leaving Wildcats?
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- Kansas State football transfer portal tracker — Who is leaving Wildcats?
MANHATTAN — It's that time of year again, but this one comes with a twist.
Kansas State football players are announcing their intentions to leave the program and enter the transfer portal. It comes after Chris Klieman announced his retirement after seven years with the program .
Welcome to another edition of the transfer portal tracker, in which we'll update this page with the latest roster movement during what has already been a wild offseason for the Wildcats.
Here are the Kansas State football players who intend to leave Manhattan and play elsewhere .
The Topeka Capital-Journal will continue to update this page throughout the offseason as more players enter the portal
Romaine announced on Dec. 22 that he would enter the transfer portal. Romaine had 162 total tackles over the last two seasons, including 66 this past injury-shortened season. The Hillsboro, Missouri, native was voted to the Big 12's second team in 2024 and 2025, while also earning All-Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honorable mention in 2023.
Edwards' injury and absence were a storyline throughout most of the season, until he announced his intention to redshirt and enter the transfer portal in early November. The Wildcats would have benefited from having their explosive running back on the field, but it was clear the two sides needed to go their separate ways.
ESPN reported on Dec. 16 that Brown would transfer, leaving the Wildcats after leading the team in receiving in 2025. Brown was Avery Johnson 's most reliable target throughout an injury-heavy 2025 season to the Wildcats' wide receiver group.
Osunsanmi announced on Dec. 19 that he'll enter the transfer portal. He finished second on the team in sacks in 2025 despite missing half the season with an injury.
Vass started the Wildcats' final seven games as their right guard and improved over the course of the season, particularly as a pass-blocker, according to Pro Football Focus. His departure leaves K-State with only one returner who saw regular time on its starting offensive line.
Alcorn-Crowder played in just two games in 2024 but became a starter this past season. Alcorn-Crowder made 17 total tackles with 3.5 for a loss and 1.5 sacks. He hurried the quarterback 15 times and was graded by Pro Football Focus as the Wildcats' best defensive lineman.
Obiazor will enter the portal, according to 247Sports. Obiazor was a bright spot on the Wildcats' defense, leading the Wildcats with 19 quarterback hurries and 30 total pressures as a sophomore.
Davis was unable to live up to his preseason hype in 2025 due to injuries that hampered him before the Wildcats' Week 0 game against Iowa State . He appeared in nine games, totaling 351 snaps, and recorded four sacks and 10 pressures.
On3 reported on Nov. 30 that Price would enter the transfer portal. He finished the 2025 season with nine carries and 18 yards, with his only extended action coming on Sept. 12 at Arizona, in which he ran the ball seven times for 16 yards. The in-state prospect redshirted in 2024 and was considered the 11th-best all-purpose back in the nation out of high school.
CBS Sports reported on Dec. 4 that Moss would enter the portal. He became the first player to enter the portal after Chris Klieman announced his retirement. Moss started at safety for the Wildcats in 2025 after transferring from FCS West Georgia. He made 41 tackles and had two interceptions.
Cobbs announced on Dec. 26 that he would enter the transfer portal. He had his best season, intercepting three passes and making a career-high 39 tackles.
ESPN's Max Olson reported on Dec. 4 that Fortenberry would enter the portal. He started at corner in the Wildcats' final three games of the regular season.
On3's Pete Nakos reported on Dec. 12 that McCalister would enter the transfer portal. McCalister missed the 2025 season with an injury, but appeared in every game for the Wildcats in 2024 and made three starts.
Loftin announced his departure on Dec. 4 after four seasons with the Wildats. He will have one year of eligibility remaining. He played in all 12 games this season, 10 in 2024 with one start and nine appearances in 2023. He caught 17 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns across his career.
Metzger announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 4. He appeared in five games over three years for the Wildcats.
Cobb announced on X on Dec. 1 that he would enter the transfer portal. He hadn't appeared in a game for the Wildcats across three seasons.
247Sports reported that Griffith entered the transfer portal on Dec. 2. He didn't appear in a game for the Wildcats during his two seasons with the program.
Davis announced on Dec. 3 that he would enter the transfer portal. He appeared in four games this season for the Wildcats.
Spradley-Demps announced on Dec. 7 that he was entering the transfer portal. He played 12 snaps for the Wildcats across two seasons.
247Sports announced Barta's intentions to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 8. He saw minimal action in his two years with the Wildcats.
Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_ , contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@usatodayco.com
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