John Pastore is a three-star recruit from Erie, CO (No. 1,238 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Kansas State's 8 games this season.
Where Pastore comes from
- Erie, CO
- Erie
- About 450 miles from Bill Snyder Family Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,238 in the 2022 class.
- On the Kansas State roster since 2022
Where Pastore fits
Kansas State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 32nd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Kansas State is 4-4. Next: vs Oklahoma State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Erie, CO
Named in
- Kansas State Offensive Line shaken as John Pastore & George Fitzpatrick Ruled Out
- Kansas State LT John Pastore out for 2026 with leg injury
- Kansas State football projected depth chart after John Pastore injury - The Topeka Capital-Journal
- Kansas State football starting left tackle John Pastore out for season
- Where does Kansas State go at offensive tackle after season-ending injury to John Pastore
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Kansas State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 32nd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Kansas State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Cooper Beebe was one of them, an All-American.
Five seasons at Kansas State
- 2026 Kansas State KleinYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Kansas State KliemanYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Kansas State KliemanYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Kansas State KliemanYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Kansas State KliemanYear 1 · Games –
- High school ErieErie, CO · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,238 in the 2022 class. Signed with Kansas State.Also from Erie: Blake Barnett (Kansas State), Braylon Toliver (North Dakota State) and Cole Powell (Eastern Michigan).
2022
- Signed with Kansas StateThree-star, out of Erie
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Chris Klieman → Collin Klein. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
