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

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 a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/140d05e6b69fb1c9