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flag K-State players Owen Hecht and Darius Payne drafted by the New York Jets.

flag Kansas State offensive lineman Owen Hecht and defensive back Darius Payne were both selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, fulfilling their dreams of playing professionally. flag Hecht, from Shawnee, Kansas, was chosen by the New York Jets, becoming the fourth K-State center selected in the Modern Era. flag Payne, a native of Gainesville, Georgia, was also drafted by the Jets, marking the sixth K-State player to join the team and the first since 2004.

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