Avery Johnson

Avery Johnson

QuarterbackQB
Kansas State Wildcats
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson was a solid contributor during the 2024 season with 32 total touchdowns, with clear dual-threat ability, notching seven of those scores on the ground. The Wildcats jumped to a strong 7-1 start last year before fading in conference play and falling out of contention. Johnson will have the opportunity to work with new offensive coordinator Matt Wells as he attempts to develop his game for the next level. Johnson received an invitation to the Manning Passing Academy in the offseason and has a lot to play for during the upcoming year. The signal caller will be aided by a stud running back in Dylan Edwards; however, he will need to get used to new receiving weapons, including Jerand Bradley, Caleb Medford, and Jaron Tibbs, though Jayce Brown and Garrrett Oakley remain in the mix. With an experienced roster in 2025, Johnson will attempt to be one of the best in the Big 12 and increase his stock as a prospect. Johnson's fantasy schedule may hurt his ADP a bit, as the Wildcats play in Week 0 and thus will sport three bye weeks during the fantasy schedule in leagues that don't include it. Read Past Outlooks
Volume rises as Wildcats play catch-up
September 27, 2026
Johnson completed 30 of 50 passes for 292 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-26 defeat versus Cincinnati. He also had six rushes for 38 yards.
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Johnson was asked to do far more through the air than usual against Cincinnati in Kansas State's first loss of the season. The passing volume led to one of his most productive yardage totals of the year, but the Wildcats' offense never found its usual balance as Cincinnati controlled the second half with its rushing attack. Johnson remains one of the top fantasy quarterbacks in the conference, especially if game scripts continue forcing Kansas State to lean more heavily on his arm.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
Johnson was a solid contributor during the 2024 season with 32 total touchdowns, with clear dual-threat ability, notching seven of those scores on the ground. The Wildcats jumped to a strong 7-1 start last year before fading in conference play and falling out of contention. Johnson will have the opportunity to work with new offensive coordinator Matt Wells as he attempts to develop his game for the next level. Johnson received an invitation to the Manning Passing Academy in the offseason and has a lot to play for during the upcoming year. The signal caller will be aided by a stud running back in Dylan Edwards; however, he will need to get used to new receiving weapons, including Jerand Bradley, Caleb Medford, and Jaron Tibbs, though Jayce Brown and Garrrett Oakley remain in the mix. With an experienced roster in 2025, Johnson will attempt to be one of the best in the Big 12 and increase his stock as a prospect. Johnson's fantasy schedule may hurt his ADP a bit, as the Wildcats play in Week 0 and thus will sport three bye weeks during the fantasy schedule in leagues that don't include it.
The time has come for Johnson to establish himself as the future of Kansas State. The youngster flashed in his true freshman season, including five rushing touchdowns at Texas Tech in Week 7 of the 2023 season. Johnson was understandably not yet ready for a full-time role and split reps with Will Howard, who has since left for the starting job at Ohio State. If Johnson's accuracy and understanding of the playbook have improved, watch out. He could be a fantasy dynamite with a true dual-threat skillset. In just eight games with limited snaps last year, Johnson posted 12 total touchdowns. Johnson could be in for a monster season with the Wildcats if extrapolated over an entire season in as a full-time starter.
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Dominates with his legs
September 20, 2026
Johnson was 21-for-28 passing for 227 yards during Saturday's 31-20 win versus Tulane. He also had 12 rushes for 152 yards with two touchdowns.
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Produces despite mistakes
September 13, 2026
Johnson was 22-for-34 passing for 192 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-7 win versus Washington State. He also had eight rushes for 78 yards.
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Picks up where he left off
September 6, 2026
Johnson was 15-for-21 passing for 199 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 71-3 victory against Nicholls State. He also had four rushes for 23 yards with one touchdown.
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Running it back in the Little Apple
January 2, 2026
Johnson will return to Kansas State for the 2026 season, per Wyatt Wheeler of CJOnline.
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Limited impact in the snow
November 30, 2025
Johnson completed 10 of 17 passes for 115 yards during Saturday's 24-14 win versus Colorado. He also had seven rushes for 36 yards.
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