Tyler Johnson is a three-star recruit from Natchitoches, LA, out of Natchitoches Central (No. 593 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Kansas State's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Natchitoches, LA
- Natchitoches Central
- About 550 miles from Bill Snyder Family Stadium
- Three-star, No. 593 in the 2023 class; signed with Auburn.
Where Johnson 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 Natchitoches, LA
Arrived at Kansas State from Auburn.
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.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Kansas State KleinYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalAuburn to Kansas State
- 2025 Auburn FreezeYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Auburn FreezeYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Auburn FreezeYear 1 · Games –
- High school Natchitoches CentralNatchitoches, LA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 593 in the 2023 class. Signed with Auburn.
Moves
- Transferred from Auburn to Kansas State, Jan 19, 2026.
2023
- Signed with AuburnThree-star, out of Natchitoches Central
2026
- Transferred to Kansas Statefrom Auburn
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Hugh Freeze, D.J. Durkin and Collin Klein.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Kansas State
