A family issue has cost Kansas State a player expected to be a part of the Wildcats’ defensive line rotation as early as the 2016 season.
On Twitter earlier this week, Bryce English revealed that his father was recently diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. As a result, the defensive tackle has decided to transfer from K-State to be closer to his ailing dad in Texas.
For what it’s worth, the school has yet to address English’s impending departure.
More than likely, English would qualify for a hardship waiver that would allow him to play immediately in 2016 if he lands at another FBS program. English held offers from, among others, SMU, TCU and Texas before selecting Bill Snyder‘s program.
English was a three-star member of KSU’s 2015 recruiting class, rated as the No. 30 tackle in the country and the No. 66 player at any position in the state of Texas. Only one player in K-State’s most recent class was rated higher than English -- four-star defensive back Duke Shelley.
As a true freshman this season, English took a redshirt.