Kansas State’s High-Volume QB with 25 TDs in 2024 and Fourth-Round NFL Draft Buzz
Avery Johnson, a 6-2, 192-lb junior QB from Wichita, KS, delivered a breakout 2024 season with 2,712 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions (58.3% completion), averaging 208.6 yards/game [1][3]. His differentiator is elite volume and touchdown efficiency—25 TDs in 13 games—paired with a 7.3 yards/attempt and 136.37 passer rating [3]. While his completion rate and interception count raise NFL questions, he’s projected as a 2026 fourth-round pick by The Athletic and The Draft Network, with Dane Brugler ranking him 7th among underclassmen QBs [5]. Johnson is a highly regarded recruit in Kansas State history, known for intensity and big-play ability, though he’s sacked frequently (21 sacks in Nov 29 vs. COLO) [4][5]. Ideal for teams needing a gunslinger with TD upside, but requires development in accuracy and pocket discipline.
