Trench warfare: K-State lands two big-time linemen

The Kansas State football team has added two transfer offensive linemen from the portal in less than a week, bolstering the group’s depth and competition for next season.

Former Pittsburgh lineman Terrence Enos, a 6-foot-5, 317-pounder from Detroit, Michigan, and Penn State offensive lineman J.B. Nelson, a 6-foot-5, 320-pounder, have both committed to play for the Wildcats.

Both players bring significant experience. Nelson has appeared in 31 games during his time with the Nittany Lions, including all 16 games last season for their playoff team. He started eight games in 2023 and has one year of eligibility remaining.

💥BOOM💥
K-State has landed 6-foot-5, 326-pound Offensive Lineman, JB Nelson!

Nelson appeared in all 16 games for the Nittany Lions. Massive get for the Cats😈 pic.twitter.com/4o5xcfq9nK
— 785 Sports (@785SportsKSU) April 27, 2025

Enos played in 13 games last season for the Panthers, including four starts. He also has one year of eligibility left. Both players have experience at both guard and tackle, providing valuable versatility to next year’s unit. They effectively replace Wagner offensive tackle transfer Brandon Sneh, who initially joined the team but has since left the program.

K-State has landed 6’5”, 315lb Pitt transfer OT Terrence Enos Jr.

Enos Jr. played 383 snaps between left guard and left tackle last season pic.twitter.com/Vf3qhDrOaL
— 785 Sports (@785SportsKSU) April 29, 2025

The duo will join returning contributors Taylor Poitier, Andrew Leingang, Sam Hecht, John Pastore, and Gus Hawkins, along with fellow newcomers Amos Talalele and George Fitzpatrick, in new offensive line coach Brian Lepak’s position group.

The pieces now appear to be in place for the line to be a strength, helping to pave the way on the ground for budding superstar quarterback Avery Johnson and running backs Dylan Edwards and Joe Jackson.

Kansas State, despite entering last season as a preseason favorite, finished with a 9–4 overall record and a 5–4 mark in conference play.

The Wildcats capped off their campaign with a thrilling 44–41 win over Rutgers in their bowl game on December 26. Looking ahead, K-State opens the 2025 season against Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland.