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Bryce Noernberg

WR · Kansas State · R-Jr. · #21

Returning to Kansas State for 2026
R-Jr. · Olathe, Kan. → Olathe South
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This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Bryce Noernberg

WR · Kansas State · Fr · #21

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
No recruit profile
CFB
College
Kansas State
2024–2025
NFL
NFL Draft
Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2024Kansas State9-4HC: Chris Klieman · Run-leaning
2025Kansas State6-6HC: Chris Klieman · Run-leaning, slow tempo

Career stats

SeasonTeam
2025Kansas State----464----
2024Kansas State----91----
Career----555----

Signature game

SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2025

W 38–35

vs North Dakota

1 LOST  ·  1 FUM  ·  36 LONG

Edged out North Dakota at home in a shootout.

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Kansas State

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Wide receiver · Kansas State

Returning around him

  • 69% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
  • 2 Kansas State players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: -7 net (26 in / 33 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Kansas State · Last season: 6-6 (AP #17) · Talent rank #47 · 2026 recruiting class #50

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #3074

Final rank
#3688
Avg #3512.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #3074 this season.

Background

CAREER: Enters his junior season ranked sixth in school history with a 27.8-yard career average on 20 kickoff returns. 2025: Played in eight games as he served as K-State’s primary kickoff returner, averaging 29.0 yards on 16 kickoff returns, which included a 99-yard touchdown against Army… Finis...

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