Kansas State placed a total of four football players on the 2014 Preseason All-Big 12 team as voted on by media representatives who cover the league, the conference announced Wednesday.

They include wide receiver and kick returner Tyler Lockett, offensive linemen B. J. Finney and Cody Whitehair, plus defensive end Ryan Mueller.

The Wildcats kick off the 2014 season with an August 30 matchup against Stephen F. Austin at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.  The game is scheduled at 6:10 p.m.