The 5 best walk-ons in Kansas State football history

Nov 19, 2005; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver (27) Jordy Nelson dives for a pass in the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium in Manhattan, KS. The pass fell incomplete. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 John Rieger / John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

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2011-2014. Ryan Mueller. player. 463. Kansas State walk-ons. . . 4. Ryan Mueller.

Ryan Mueller was a walk-on prior to the 2010 season, however, it took him a couple of years to see action. Once Mueller was worked into the defensive line, he became a 26-game starter in his final two seasons.

Starting his junior year, Mueller's numbers jumped up as he went from three tackles for loss his sophomore year to 18.5. He also had 11.s sacks in his junior season and four forced fumbles. His numbers did go down just a little bit his senior season, but they were still good enough to get him to the NFL.

Mueller won the 2013 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year and was a 2013 Second-Team All-American along with All-Big 12. Mueller however went undrafted but found his way to the San Diego Chargers. After being released he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles where he also had a short stint. Ever since he has had a successful career in the XFL.

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