Three Kansas State players — defensive back Ty Zimmerman, defensive end Ryan Mueller, and wide receiver Tyler Lockett — each received All-America designations as the Associated Press, CBSSports.com, and Sports Illustrated announced their All-America teams.

Zimmerman was named to the third team by the Associated Press, and was an honorable mention selection by Sports Illustrated.  Mueller earned second-team honors from CBSSprts.com, and was an honorable mention pick by Sports Illustrated, while Lockett was an honorable mention all-purpose player by Sports Illustrated.

It was Zimmerman’s second and third All-America designations this season as he earned second-team honors from USA Today. The senior co-captain came away with 69 tackles in 10 games, including three for loss, and picked off three passes. He returned two of his interceptions for touchdowns to lead the Big 12 in that department.