Chris Klieman shares injury update on Kansas State Wildcats tight end Brayden Loftin
The Kansas State football team will be without one of its best tight ends for at least a few upcoming games.
Brayden Loftin, a sophomore tight end from Omaha, is expected to miss “a few weeks” as the No. 25 Wildcats work to move past a disappointing 38-9 loss at BYU.
“Loftin will be out for a few weeks with a lower body injury,” K-State coach Chris Klieman said at his weekly news conference on Monday. “It’s not season-ending, which is positive, but Brayden won’t be playing for a few weeks.”
That news doesn’t come as a surprise. Loftin caught one pass for seven yards on the Wildcats’ opening drive against BYU and immediately limped off the field with a leg injury. He spent the next few minutes in the team’s injury tent and then watched the rest of the first half from the sideline.
By the end of the game, he was no longer in uniform and could be seen walking around with a brace.
His absence could be significant. Loftin has caught seven passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns this season. Sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson likes to target his tight ends in the end zone, and he has not been afraid to look Loftin’s way in important situations.
Without Loftin, K-State will lean more on Will Swanson, Garrett Oakley and Will Anciaux at tight end.
This story was originally published September 23, 2024 at 2:25 PM with the headline "Chris Klieman shares injury update on Kansas State Wildcats tight end Brayden Loftin."