Kansas State football signed 14 individuals out of the transfer portal — its highest total in modern recruiting history — adding a handful of hopeful contributors and established veterans to its young core.

The Wildcats are tied with reigning league champion Arizona State as co-favorites to win the Big 12 Conference in 2025, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Here’s a look into each offensive newcomer for K-State football:

Jerand Bradley, WR, Boston College/Texas Tech

Bradley, a 6-foot-6 veteran receiver, spent four years across Division I football, starting with Texas Tech for three years, where he grabbed 10 touchdowns across 2022 and 2023. He transferred to Boston College last year before entering the portal again this year.

At Tech, he played his first season of college football under current K-State offensive coordinator and associate head coach Matt Wells.

“That’s my guy, since I was 16 we’ve always been locked in, he’s always been there for me,” Bradley said. “He played a huge role in [signing], having that relationship with him, that’s what I’m all about, relationships.”

Gabe Ervin Jr., RB, Nebraska

Ervin Jr., a 6-foot, 220-pound back from Buford, Georgia, enters Manhattan as a graduate transfer after four seasons at Nebraska. 

Last season, Ervin Jr. saw time in eight games, tallying 41 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, which included a 24-yard, two-touchdown performance in the season opener against UTEP. In 2023, he earned the starting running back job out of fall camp and played in three games before suffering a season-ending injury — the second of his career.

Ervin Jr., who profiles more as a bruising back, joins a running back room led by Dylan Edwards and Joe Jackson, looking to complement the young speedsters. 

“My style can definitely fit in there with the power, speed, the elusiveness, all of the running concepts that K-State comes with,” Ervin Jr. said. “It’s my style, I couldn’t have asked for a greater gift than to come here.”

George Fitzpatrick, OL, Ohio State

Fitzpatrick, one of two Ohio State transfers that former Wildcat quarterback Will Howard helped recruit, stands at 6-foot-6 with national championship experience.

He played in all 16 games as both a reserve offensive lineman and on special teams last year as the Buckeyes went on to win the College Football Playoff. 

“I’ve seen what it takes to go to the national championship, and I think we have the group to do it here,” Fitzpatrick said.

Caleb Medford, WR, New Mexico/TCU

Medford, another veteran receiver with Big 12 experience, wrapped up his redshirt junior season at New Mexico last year. The Henderson, Texas native stands at 6-foot-1.

He spent his first two years at TCU, including memories against Felix Anudike-Uzomah during his record-breaking sack performance in 2021 and a Big 12 Championship in 2022.

“That was a surreal moment, didn’t really work out,” Medford said. “But hey it’s alright. I’m here now. I’m on the winning side right now, and I can’t wait to play TCU. That’s the biggest thing for me. I can’t wait to play them.”

Brandon Sneh, OL, Wagner/Elizabeth City State

Sneh, a 6-foot-6, 316-pound tackle, comes to Manhattan as a senior rising through the ranks of college football. The native of Philadelphia started at D2 Elizabeth City State before starting for FCS Wagner last season.

Last year in his first year at Wagner, Sneh started all 11 games played, seeing time on 600 snaps at left tackle. He detailed what kind of presence he brings to the offensive line.

“I bring aggressiveness, quickness and I don’t allow any sacks,” Sneh said. 

Amos Talalele, OL, USC

A 6-foot-4, 375-pound transfer who lived in Santa Clara, California before attending USC, has three years of eligibility left upon coming to the Little Apple. 

“No matter what, I’m going to compete for the starting spot,” he said. “That’s how every team should be, that’s how USC was. If everybody competes for a spot, everyone gets better.”

Jaron Tibbs, WR, Purdue

Tibbs, a 6-foot-3 receiver who just wrapped up his sophomore season at Purdue, attracted many power conference teams upon his entrance into the portal, but said there was something special about K-State. 

“K-State was attractive because there’s a good culture here, and obviously [Avery Johnson],” Tibbs said. “That’s really attractive, a quarterback that can get you the ball … It was something I couldn’t pass up.”