K-State’s explosive return man who turned speed into NFL interest
In the 2006 season, Yamon Figurs was a dynamic Kansas State playmaker whose biggest edge was versatility: he ranked fifth nationally in punt-return average and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors as a return specialist, while also producing 73 career catches for 1,144 yards and 2,275 all-purpose yards. He wasn’t just fast — he was a field-flipper, a strong fit for teams that value explosiveness, hidden-yardage impact, and a receiver who can stress defenses after the catch.
