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Kevin Haskin: Klein hoping to defy NFL odds

Topeka Capital-Journal — Suddenly, the odds are stacked against Collin Klein. The quarterback was good enough to defy them at Kansas State and become a Heisman Trophy finalist after engineering the Wildcats to a Big 12 football championship. During the recent three-day escapade that is the NFL draft, all got quiet. Too quiet. Seven rounds came and went. Klein’s name was never called. Fifteen minutes after the draft ended, Houston called offering a free agent opportunity. Klein accepted as one of 25 free agents the Texans invited. read more

Kansas State Wildcats May 1, 2013

More than 30 Big 12 players have signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents, including Kansas State QB Collin Klein to Houston, Texas Tech QB Seth Doege to Atlanta

Texas College Blog | Dallas Morning News — Nearly three dozen Big 12 players have been signed as undrafted free agents Saturday and there are sure to be more to come through the end of the weekend. Almost certainly the most notable undrafted free agent from the Big … Continue reading →

Texas Tech Red Raiders April 29, 2013

K-State receiver Chris Harper has skills NFL scouts desire

Kansas City Star — Even though K-State's Chris Harper didn't get to show off his skills as often as other receivers last season while playing in a run-oriented offense led by Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein, Harper is projected as a second- to fifth-round NFL Draft choice. Dane Brugler, an analyst for CBSSports.com, thinks Harper "is one of the more underrated receivers for the 2013 class."

Kansas State Wildcats April 22, 2013

Kansas State's Sams looks to diversify his skills

Kansas City Star — The quarterback, who was Collin Klein's backup last season, is trying to develop leadership skills to win Wildcats' starting job.

Kansas State Wildcats April 19, 2013

Sams makes progress in K-State's QB race

Topeka Capital-Journal — MANHATTAN — As Kansas State’s backup quarterback last season, Daniel Sams could go largely unnoticed with all of the attention going toward Collin Klein. This spring, as he competes with junior college transfer Jake Waters for the starting job, there is nowhere for Sams to hide. Nothing slips past coach Bill Snyder, and Sams eagerly absorbs every word of praise and criticism. read more

Kansas State Wildcats April 18, 2013

Klein: Chance for K-State QBs to forge own identity

Kansas City Star — Former Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein said his replacement, either Daniel Sams or Jake Waters, can forge his own identity. "I don't want them to look at it as filling my shoes," Klein said Tuesday at the KC Catbackers meeting in Overland Park.

Kansas State Wildcats April 17, 2013

KC Catbackers to hold football banquet featuring Snyder, Klein

Kansas City Star — The Kansas City Catbackers will hold their annual K-State football banquet Tuesday at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park. The event will feature Wildcats coach Bill Snyder and Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein.

Kansas State Wildcats April 15, 2013

K-State's Collin Klein determined to show NFL he can be a QB

Kansas City Star — Ever since his college career ended in January with a loss in the Fiesta Bowl, K-State quarterback Collin Klein has worked around the clock to prove he is worthy of an NFL roster spot.

Kansas State Wildcats April 12, 2013

K-State QBs competitive, but not yet consistent, in race to replace Klein

Kansas City Star — K-State football coach Bill Snyder didn't label a favorite at quarterback Thursday during his first news conference of the spring. Daniel Sams, who served as Collin Klein's primary backup as a freshman, and Jake Waters, a highly touted junior-college transfer, are competing to replace Klein as the starter.

Kansas State Wildcats April 11, 2013

Collin Klein honored in Topeka

Kansas City Star — Former K-State quarterback Collin Klein, who led the Wildcats to the Big 12 title in his senior season, was honored in Topeka on Wednesday at the state capitol.

Kansas State Wildcats April 3, 2013

Klein working to improve NFL draft stock

Topeka Capital-Journal — Throughout the 2012 football season, Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein sidestepped talk about his professional prospects and the NFL Draft. Whatever happens will happen was his stock answer. read more

Kansas State Wildcats March 30, 2013

Daily Round Up: Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Burnt Orange Nation — Was the Stanford sweep a bad sign for Texas baseball? [AAS] The LHN will be carrying a lot of baseball games. [ESPN] You have been away from Austin too long if you remember this. [Texas Exes] Around the Big 12 TCU has a QB battle this spring. [Purple Menace] Who will replace Collin Klein? [ESPN Big 12 Blog] The Bears need to shore up their defense for 2013. [Yahoo Sports] Kansas LB Mulvane Tharp will not play his last season because of injuries. [Wichita Eagle] There is no way Lubbock can ever be hip. Not gonna happen. Ever. [Deadpsin] Open Range The NCAA forced out an essent...

Texas Longhorns March 5, 2013

Kansas State’s Collin Klein reportedly asked to work out with TEs at NFL Combine, but will work out exclusively as QB in Indy

Texas College Blog | Dallas Morning News — As successful as Collin Klein was at Kansas State over the past two seasons, his outlook as a professional football player was uncertain. Many believe that Klein would be better served pursuing an NFL career at another position than the … Continue reading →

Texas Tech Red Raiders February 23, 2013

Collin Klein isn't deterred by critics of his QB skills

Kansas City Star — Some have suggested former Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein's only path to the NFL is at another position. But Klein said Friday that he can be a quarterback in the NFL. "I know I bring a lot to a team at that position. That's what I want to do. I'm going to pursue every door that I possibly can to play quarterback. Until every one of those is closed, I'm not really considering anything else."

Kansas State Wildcats February 22, 2013

K-State football recruiting outlook

Kansas City Star — National signing day is Wednesday, and K-State needs to replace starting quarterback Collin Klein and some key players on the defensive line. This expected class should help.

Kansas State Wildcats February 5, 2013

Latest Kansas State Wildcats Rumors & News

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