K-State Duo Shines on Preseason All-Big 12 | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Kansas State’s defense is heating up for 2026 as two key players—Wendell Gregory and John Pastore—earn Preseason All-Big 12 honors, marking their first such nods and continuing K-State’s streak of having two defenders on the list for the second straight year. Gregory, a sophomore transfer from Oklahoma State, dominated as a freshman with 27 tackles, 12 TFLs, and 4 sacks, earning Big 12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year and All-Big 12 Third Team honors. Pastore, a senior leader, is poised to carry the load as K-State’s defense looks to make waves again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…