Predicting K-State's breakout players on offense, defense as well as the top newcomer for each side of the football for the 2026 Wildcats.

BracketCat counts down the final day before 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State defensive end Wendell Gregory.

K-State's pass rush will be one of the Big 12's bestand one of the Wildcats' greatest strengths in 2026

Oklahoma State will see plenty of familiar faces this season. The Cowboys are set to face 15 former OSU players across eight opponents, including four at Kansas State. From Rodney Fields Jr. and Wendell Gregory to Zane Flores, the transfer portal has created plenty of reunion games.

Since transferring from the Oklahoma State Cowboys, defensive end Wendell Gregory has excelled during training camp with the Kansas State Wildcats

In the final portion of this three-part series, I rank the four most important players on the Kansas State roster who will dictate the team's success in 2026.

Edge rusher Wendell Gregory, who played last year at Oklahoma State, is one of the top newcomers for the Kansas State Wildcats

K-State is gearing up for the 2026 season, and the combination of Wendell Gregory and Jordan Allen could play a huge role in the team's success.

Oklahoma State Cowboys transfer Wendell Gregory, who is now at Kansas State, is among the most anticipated arrivals in the Big 12.