Hecht and Payne were two of 319 total prospects invited to this year’s event, which will take place February 23 through March 2, at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the fourth-straight season K-State has sent multiple players to the NFL Combine and the sixth-straight year at least one Wildcat has been showcased in the annual event.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State offensive lineman Sam Hecht and safety VJ Payne have been rewarded with successful collegiate careers thus far as the senior duo has earned invitations to the 2026 East West Shrine Bowl. Hecht and Payne are invited to take ...

Kansas State senior offensive lineman Sam Hecht has been named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. It is one of the most prestigious honors in college football. Announced by the National Football Foundation (NFF), the award recognizes the ...

As NFL teams zero in on Mobile, Alabama, for the Panini Senior Bowl, several prospects have stood out as intriguing fits for the Detroit Lions. Among them: Gabe Jacas (Illinois), Derrick Moore (Michigan) and Sam Hecht (Kansas State). Each has shown traits ...

Two key Kansas State football veterans have been rewarded for their standout collegiate careers. Offensive lineman Sam Hecht and safety VJ Payne have both earned invitations to the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl. Together, they marked another moment of ...