Kansas State football quarterback Avery Johnson invited to work at Manning Passing Academy

Kansas State football quarterback Avery Johnsonwill be in elite company later this month, further evidence that he is regarded as one of the best in the college game.

Johnson, who will begin his second season as a starter for the Wildcats in 2025, was invited to serve as a counselor for the Manning Passing Academy from June 26-29 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The prestigious skills camp, geared toward high school players, is run by Archie Manning and sons Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Cooper Manning.

Johnson helped lead K-Sate to a 9-4 record and Rate Bowl victory over Rutgers in his first season as the fulltime starter, throwing for 2,712 yards and a school single season-record 25 touchdowns while rushing for 605 yards and seven more scores. He had served as understudy to Will Howard as a true freshman in 2023 and led the Wildcats to a Pop-Tarts Bowl victory over North Carolina in his first start after Howard entered the transfer portal.