Garrett Oakley News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas State Wildcats

Unlikely to return at Sun Devils Oakley (illness) is unlikely to return at Arizona State in Week 8, per Wyatt Wheeler of the Topeka Capital-Journal.

Impact Oakley has 16 receptions for 196 yards and one touchdown this fall, but he appears unlikely to return to action against Arizona State and looks poised to miss his second straight game. In his stead, Linkon Cure, who caught two passes for 16 yards in Week 7, should continue to see more snaps.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses game due to illness Oakley missed Saturday's game due to a viral illness and was not dealing with an injury, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact That clarification indicates Oakley's absence was illness-related rather than tied to a physical setback. His status for Kansas State's next game will be monitored, but for the time being, he is questionable for Week 8 against Arizona State. If he is forced to miss more time, expect Linkon Cure to see more action at tight end.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Oakley (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Kansas, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Oakley had come into his own over the past couple of games, turning in a combined 10 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown, but it appears he'll miss out on the festivities Saturday due to injury. He'll have another chance to rejoin the action next Saturday at Arizona State.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Oakley is questionable for Saturday's game against Kansas.

Impact Oakley is coming off his two best games of the season, totaling 10 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. Linkon Cure would step into a more prominent role if Oakley can't go.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finally finds pay dirt Oakley caught all three targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-16 defeat versus Houston.

Impact Oakley finally cashed in with his first touchdown of the year after piling up targets over the first half of the season. The score was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, and his continued involvement in the passing game keeps him among the safer tight end options in the Big 12 despite the Wildcats' recent offensive struggles.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Weigman throws 4 TD passes to Overmyer in No. 22 Houston's 35-16 win over Kansas State

Conner Weigman and tight end Patrick Overmyer connected for four touchdown passes and No. 22 Houston beat Kansas State 35-16 on Saturday

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Finally gets featured Oakley compiled seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 80 yards during Saturday's 31-26 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Oakley saw his role in the passing game explode against Cincinnati, drawing 11 targets after totaling just nine targets across Kansas State's first three games combined. The Wildcats' pass-heavy game script certainly helped, but the dramatic increase in usage is impossible to ignore for fantasy managers looking for tight end production. If even a portion of that workload carries forward, Oakley could quickly emerge as one of the more relevant fantasy tight ends in the Big 12.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Still waiting for a breakout Oakley gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 31-20 win over Tulane.

Impact Oakley remains Kansas State's starting tight end, but the production has been modest through three games as the Wildcats continue to lean on their running game and wide receivers. For fantasy managers, Oakley is more of a watch-list option than a starting tight end for fantasy rosters right now. The role is there, but the volume hasn't followed.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet as Wildcats spread th wealth Oakley compiled zero receptions (on one target) for zero yards during Saturday's 34-7 win versus Washington State.

Impact Oakley was held without a catch in Kansas State's dominant win over Washington State as they Wildcats spread production across multiple playmakers. With Josh Manning, Joe Jackson, and Brandon White all finding success in the passing game, there simply wasn't much volume needed for Oakley in a contest Kansas State controlled throughout. Fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to a couple of quiet outings, but Manning's breakout does add another mouth to feed in an offense that may not need to throw heavily when playing with a lead.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains a key part of the offense Oakley logged two receptions (on three targets) for 40 yards during Saturday's 71-3 win versus Nicholls State.

Impact Oakley didn't find the end zone, but the senior tight end remained heavily involved in an offense that frequently utilized multiple tight-end sets under new HC Collin Klein. While several teammates grabbed the scoring headlines, Oakley's role as the Wildcats' top tight end remains intact heading into Week 2. He should continue to be a reliable fantasy option at a position where consistent usage can be hard to find.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

A new era in Manhattan: Ex-star QB Collin Klein opens his Kansas State tenure with Nicholls State

Kansas State begins the Collin Klein era when the Wildcats face Nicholls State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Part of dynamic duo Oakley is expected to start alongside Linkon Cure in 12-personal packages this season, Wyatt D. Wheeler of the Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Oakley and Cure have been spotted on the field together throughout most of fall camp as the Wildcats look to deploy more 12-man personnel this season. The 6-foot-5 senior appeared in 11 games last season, logging 38 receptions for 389 yards and six touchdowns. Oakley is the more experienced pass catcher of the two and NFL scouts have noted to complementary nature of the two players.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Standing out in practice Oakley (undisclosed) is standing out in Kansas State's fall camp, Derek Young of On3 reports.

Impact Oakley is not only healthy but also standing out to NFL personnel, suggesting he has the potential to be a high selection come next year's NFL Draft. The tight end finished last season with 38 receptions for 389 yards and six touchdowns, an improvement over a fantastic 2024 season the year prior. Oakley is proven, and with apparent potential to improve, he should be among college football's best tight ends in 2026.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

K-State Tight End Garrett Oakley Named to Mackey Award Watch List Garrett Oakley is gearing up for a big senior season, and the Wildcats' tight end was named to the Mackey Award watch list.

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Will be limited in spring ball Oakley (undisclosed) will be a limited participant in the Wildcats' spring practice period, per Wyatt Wheeler of CJOnline.com.

Impact Oakley missed the final game of Kansas State's season in 2025, dealing with an unknown injury. It appears that ailment has carried over into the offseason, as the presumed starting tight end for the Wildcats is set to be limited during spring ball. Last fall, Oakley caught 38 passes for 389 yards and six touchdowns.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Buffs Oakley (undisclosed) was held out of Saturday's 24-14 victory over Colorado.

Impact Oakley was previously listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, but was unable to suit up agianst the Buffaloes. The 6-foot-5 tight end will finish the 2025 regular season with 38 receptions 389 yards and six touchdowns across 11 games for the Wildcats. He will hope to make himself available for the team's bowl game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

GTD for Week 14 Oakley (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact Oakley will be considered a game-time decision as he continues dealing with an undisclosed injury. The junior tight end has totaled 38 receptions for 389 yards and six touchdowns across 11 appearances and would be a welcome addition for Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Oakley (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact Oakley is the top pass-catching option for KSU at the TE position, and not having him would represent a huge blow for the team. A final call on his status will be made closer to Saturday's midday kickoff. Oakley has 38 catches for 389 yards and six touchdowns across 11 games in 2205, posting career-high marks in each of those categories.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs sixth TD against Utes Oakley hauled in all four targets for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-47 defeat to Utah.

Impact Oakley grabbed his sixth touchdown of the year on a fourth and goal play. Six scores is a career-high for the experienced tight end. Utah overcame a 12-point deficit late in the game despite Kansas State having a ton of success in the running game. Kansas State will play Colorado to end the regular season and that's a matchup that sets up well for the Wildcats and Oakley in the passing game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State

No. 13 Utah's College Football Playoff hopes are still alive after a wild 51-47 victory over Kansas State

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Four catches against Cowboys Oakley posted four receptions (on six targets) for 23 yards during Saturday's 14-6 victory against Oklahoma State.

Impact Oakley posted at least four catches for the sixth time this year. He's been a productive tight end for fantasy rosters with 34 grabs (on 56 targets) for 356 yards and five touchdowns. He's likely due for an uptick in targets because WR Jayce Brown sustained a serious arm injury that will keep him out for the rest of the season. Kansas State will play a tough Utah defense next week.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs score against Texas Tech Oakley caught 5 of 11 targets for 62 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-20 defeat against Texas Tech.

Impact Oakley caught his fifth touchdown of the season on a season-high 11 targets against the Red Raiders. It wasn't all good though as he also recorded his first lost fumble of the season. It was the second time this season that the tight end has seen double-digit opportunities, the other occurring in Week 6 at Baylor. Oakley should have another successful performance when Kansas State plays at Oklahoma State next week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Texas Tech takes advantage of turnovers to beat K-State 43-20, ending 8-game series skid

Behren Morton throws for 249 yards and two touchdowns, leading No. 13 Texas Tech to a 43-20 victory over Kansas State

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Kansas State's Garrett Oakley catches nine-yard TD, shrinking deficit against Texas Tech

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Zero catches against Kansas Oakley totaled zero receptions (on two targets) for zero yards during Saturday's 42-17 win against Kansas.

Impact Oakley failed to record a catch for the first time this season as Kansas State didn't need his production as they ran away from in-state rival Kansas. He entered the game with 6.8 targets per game over his last four, so it was a bit of surprise to see him not have as many opportunities in this game. With a tough opponent in Texas Tech up next, expect Oakley to get back to recording catches next week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Weigman throws 4 TD passes to Overmyer in No. 22 Houston's 35-16 win over Kansas State

A new era in Manhattan: Ex-star QB Collin Klein opens his Kansas State tenure with Nicholls State

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State

No. 13 Texas Tech takes advantage of turnovers to beat K-State 43-20, ending 8-game series skid

Kansas State's Garrett Oakley catches nine-yard TD, shrinking deficit against Texas Tech