K-State’s Khalid Duke secures deal with the Titans.

Kansas State linebacker Khalid Duke completes the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Photo credit: AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Following the culmination of the 2024 NFL Draft, K-State defensive end Khalid Duke has officially joined the Tennessee Titans.

Duke’s achievements include being named to the All-Big 12 Second Team in 2023 and receiving Honorable Mention for the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award.

Throughout his collegiate career, Duke participated in 46 games, starting 34 of them, including 26 starts in his final two seasons at Manhattan. In the 2023 season, he amassed 19 tackles, setting career highs in tackles for loss (8.0) and sacks (6.0).