Avery Johnson, Kansas State 4-star QB pledge, delivers 500-yard, 7-touchdown masterpiece in front of Chris Klieman

Maize High School (Kansas) four-star quarterback Avery Johnson put up jaw-dropping numbers Friday night

Maize High School (Kansas) quarterback Avery Johnson is quickly become an in-state legend.

The nation's No. 2 dual-threat quarterback accumulated offers from Auburn, Florida State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia Tech and others.

But in July, Johnson elected to stay home and committed to Kansas State. 

Since that time, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound signal-caller's stock has continued to soar.

On Friday night - with Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman in attendance despite having a road game Saturday - Johnson added to his legacy with a stunning performance.

The bluechip quarterback threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns with an additional 158 yards and three scores on the ground.

Maize needed every bit of it, pulling out a 52-51 win over Derby.

Check out some of the highlights: 

Coach Klieman and Coach Anderson visiting with Derby Head Coach Brandon Clark before the Derby/Maize game pic.twitter.com/htAhCrk76f

— 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 (@TheManhatterKSU) October 7, 2022

Avery Johnson connecting for a long completion on crucial third down conversion. pic.twitter.com/gdMRT1wD79

— 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 (@TheManhatterKSU) October 8, 2022

Avery Johnson TD run on the opening drive pulls Maize 34-28 of Derby.@sportsinkansas pic.twitter.com/3CkAsoif1h

— Bethany J. Bowman (@bjbowman13) October 8, 2022

WHAT A BALL AND CATCH 🔥

K-State commit Avery Johnson to Syracuse commit Bryce Cohoon for the TD makes it 44-42 Derby.

This game is everything you could want. pic.twitter.com/qSEqOSZImk

— Bethany J. Bowman (@bjbowman13) October 8, 2022

HALF: Derby 34, Maize 21.

Johnson finds Bryce Cohoon for a big gain then runs it in himself for the score on the Eagles’ final drive of the half.

Maize will get the ball to start the second half. pic.twitter.com/9vnqEZIlSY

— Bethany J. Bowman (@bjbowman13) October 8, 2022

Kansas State's 2023 recruiting class is ranked No. 38 nationally, and Johnson is the unquestioned headliner.

The Wildcats have found themselves an absolute gem.