K-State assistant coach Brian Lepak shifting to new role on Collin Klein’s staff

Collin Klein has decided to retain assistant coach Brian Lepak as a member of his inaugural football staff at Kansas State.

But Lepak will shift to a new role.

Lepak coached K-State’s offensive line last season. Starting next season, he will be in charge of the tight ends.

“I am excited to continue to represent Kansas State University under Coach Klein’s leadership,” Lepak said in a statement. “I look forward to implementing Coach Klein’s vision and build on the tradition of this program.”

Lepak has previous experience coaching tight ends. Since arriving in Manhattan as a quality control coach on offense in 2021, he has coached several positions on that side of the ball, including tight ends from 2022 to 2024.

Lepak and Klein worked together for three seasons when they were both assistants under former head coach Chris Klieman, including 2022 when the Wildcats won a Big 12 championship.

During that time, Lepak helped develop Ben Sinnott from a walk-on to an NFL tight end.

“Brian has worked tirelessly for this program since he has been here,” Klein said. “He is detailed, caring, competitive and one of the smartest coaches I have worked with at K-State. I am excited to have him continue to develop our tight ends.”

K-State’s coaching staff is nearly complete.

The only major opening that remains is the offensive coordinator position. It will be interesting to see who Klein tabs for that role, as he may choose to call plays himself next season.

K-State football coach tracker

Head coach: Collin Klein

Defensive coordinator: Jordan Peterson

Co-defensive coordinator: Marcus Woodson

Defensive line: Buddy Wyatt

Linebackers: Nick Toth

Defensive backs: Jeremiah Johnson

Offensive coordinator: TBA

Offensive line: Mike Schmidt

Running backs: Cory Patterson

Wide receivers: Thad Ward

Tight ends: Brian Lepak

Quarterbacks: Christian Ellsworth

Special teams coordinator: Stanton Weber

General manager: Trey Scott

Strength and conditioning: Jeremy Jacobs

Recruiting: Taylor Braet

Kellis Robinett

The Wichita Eagle

Kellis Robinett covers Kansas State athletics for The Wichita Eagle and The Kansas City Star. A winner of more than a dozen national writing awards, he lives in Manhattan with his wife and four children.