In 2017, the special teams unit was expected to be a strength for a team and did not disappoint. Matthew McCrane kicked his way to becoming a Lou Groza semifinalist, making just over 80 percent of his field goals and nailing every single extra point. Punter Nick Walsh, a two-time Ray Guy candidate, had the Big 12’s second-best yard average, while D.J. Reed and Byron Pringle continued a long tradition of excellent returners in Manhattan. Reed led the conference in return yards on his way to Walter Camp All-America status, while Pringle was an All-Big 12 honorable mention.
2018 K-State Position Preview: Special Teams
