Part 3: The four most important players on K-State's roster heading into the 2026 season

Kansas State head coach Collin Klein starts his first season at the helm with help from key contributors listed in the third and final part of a four-player ranking for the 2026 roster. No. 4 is cornerback Zashon Rich, a third-year player who recorded 57 tackles and 11 pass breakups across 837 snaps in 2025, earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12. No. 3 is offensive tackle John Pastore, who started all 12 games at left tackle in 2025 and earned Second-Team All-Big 12 honors. No. 2 is defensive end Wendell Gregory, a recent transfer who impressed with 12 tackles for loss, leading Big 12 freshman production earlier in his tenure, and strong pressure metrics. The article cuts off before No. 1 is revealed.