Kansas State Football: 15 Best Quarterbacks of All-Time

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Collin Klein #7 of the Kansas State Wildcats (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

Best Quarterbacks in Kansas State football history: 1. Collin Klein

The best that ever was at Kansas State University is none other than Collin Klein, who played for the Cats from 2009-2012. One year removed from Josh Freeman, the Wildcats wound up with the best quarterback they’d ever have in Klein, who threw for 4,724 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.

Klein was yet another Wildcat, who could do damage on the ground, rushing for a total of 2,485 yards in four years. He had 56 trips into the end zone with his legs, 50 of those occurring during his junior and senior seasons.

During both of [Klein’s] years as a starter, the Kansas State Wildcats were relevant in football. He had the ability to kill defenses with his running abilities, but also could make nice throws when needed as well.

Klein didn’t become a starter for the Cats until his junior year in 2011, where he led K-State to a 10-3 record and a berth in the Cotton Bowl. The next year, Klein was able to lead Kansas State to another winning season (11-2) and a trip to the Fiesta Bowl.

Collin Klein placed third for the Heisman Trophy in 2012, and during both of his years as a starter, the Kansas State Wildcats were relevant in football. He had the ability to kill defenses with his running abilities, but also could make nice throws when needed as well.

Here are some notes on Klein’s career, courtesy of his Wikipedia page.

"2012 2nd Team All-American (AP) 2012 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award 2012 The Kellen Moore Award 2012 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year (AP, Big 12) Tied with Ricky Williams for most rushing TDs in a single season by a Big 12 player (27) Tied with Ricky Dobbs for most rushing touchdowns in a season by an FBS QB Holds K-State single-season record for most rushing yards by a QB Holds K-State single-season record for most rushing TDs 2011 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention 2011 All-American Honorable Mention by Sports Illustrated"

Despite his success with KSU, Collin Klein went undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft. He spent some time in the Canadian Football League, but currently is a coach for the Kansas State football team.

Klein was so much fun to watch during his two years as a starter, and it’ll be tough for any future Wildcat quarterbacks to knock him off the top of this list.

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