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Pros and cons of the Los Angeles Rams picking Kansas State's KT Leveston in 2024 NFL Draft

arne green, topeka capital-journal
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Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston took the first step toward an NFL career Saturday when he was picked by the Los Angeles Rams with the No. 254 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.

He returned to the Wildcats as a fifth-year super-senior in 2023 and it paid off as he became the third K-State player selected.

Here's what Leveston brings to Rams, based on his career with Kansas State.

What KT Leveston brings to the Los Angeles Rams in the 2024 NFL Draft

K-State coaches marveled at Leveston's growth in maturity and work ethic over his Wildcat career. He became the full-time starter at left tackle in 2022, which allowed All-American Cooper Beebe to move inside to his more natural left guard spot. Leveston also transformed himself into a vocal respected team leader.

Leveson saw action in 50 games during his career with 32 starts, including a streak of 27 starts over the final two seasons. He was invited to the NFL Draft Combine as well as the 2024 East-West Shrine Game.

Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston (70) hoists the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy as the Wildcats celebrate their 28-19 victory over North Carolina State at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston (70) hoists the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy as the Wildcats celebrate their 28-19 victory over North Carolina State at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

KT Leveston's highlights, strengths, weaknesses at Kansas State football

Leveston was a key figure on an offense that ranked in the top 30 nationally in 11 categories, including 10th in scoring with 37.1 points per game and 11th in rushing with 204.1 yards.

He is an explosive run blocker who can get to the second level. As a pass protector he may be better suited to play guard in the NFL, where he may struggle against quicker, faster and stronger edge rushers.

KT Leveston's stats with Kansas State football

Leveston, a first-team Academic Big 12 selection, will not hurt the line with silly mistakes. He was not penalized in 909 snaps in 2023 and just once in his last two seasons. After allowing five sacks in 2022, he gave up just two this past season.

KT Leveston player comparison NFL

Leveston has been compared to former NFL guard Jamon Brown, who was drafted out of Louisville by the then-St. Louis Rams in 2015 and also played for the New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.

Arne Green is based in Salina and covers Kansas State University sports for the Gannett network. He can be reached at agreen@gannett.com or on Twitter at @arnegreen.

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