
Kansas State’s Drafted Interior OL With NFL Size
Sam Hecht is a Kansas State-developed interior lineman who was drafted by Carolina in the 5th round of the 2026 NFL Draft, a sign that evaluators value his pro-ready frame and center/guard flexibility; at 6-foot-4 and 303 pounds, he brings the kind of size teams want in the middle, and his appeal is the upside of a young, active rookie who has already translated Big 12 experience into an NFL roster spot. If your team wants a physical, developmental OL with positional versatility, he fits the profile.






