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Cub Patton
Returning to Kansas State for 2026
R-Jr. · Lubbock, Texas → Lubbock Cooper
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Cub Patton
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
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CFB
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kansas State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Punter · 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 #15269
Peaked at #15269 this season.
Background
2025: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Lubbock Cooper under head coach Chip Darden... Earned all-state honors as a sophomore, junior and senior from the Texas Spors Writers Association, while he was named the district special teams MVP all three years as well... Connected on 9-of-12 field goals...