Images from the Jayhawks’ first open practice.

photo by: Nick Krug

Kansas head football coach David Beaty and Je'Ney Jackson, director of strength and conditioning have a laugh as the team waits under the Memorial Stadium stands as a lightning storm passes during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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The Jayhawks run out to the field as the rain comes down during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Kenny Perry sends tight end Ben Johnson up the field as receivers run routs against the cornerbacks during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas receiver Tre' Parmalee eyes the ball as he waits to pull in a catch during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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The Jayhawks work on bursting through during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas head football coach David Beaty huddles his team together in the concourse around Memorial Stadium as they wait out a lightning storm during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Cornerback Matthew Boateng, back, tries to knock a pass from the hands of receiver Rodriguez Coleman during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Kenny Perry grits his teeth as he prepares to give some criticism during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas head football coach David Beaty watches a snap during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas offensive lineman Keyon Haughton waits to snap during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas offensive linemen Junior Visinia (75) and Jacob Bragg (55) take off as the ball is snapped to quarterback Michael Cummings during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas quarterback Michael Cummings throws a pass as receivers run routes during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas receiver Shakiem Barbel pulls in a deep pass during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas quarterbacks Michael Cummings and Montell Cozart listen as they receive direction from offensive coordinator Rob Likens during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas quarterback Montell Cozart drops back to pass during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas linebackers coach Kevin Kane works with the defense during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas offensive lineman Larry Mazyck warms up with his teammates during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas tight end Jordan Darling shrugs off safety Bazie Bates after a catch during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas offensive coordinator Rob Likens holds up receiver Chase Harrell before sending him on a route during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. In back is receiver Shakiem Barbel.

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Kansas tight end Kent Taylor catches a pass during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas offensive lineman Bryan Peters stretches with his teammates during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas receiver Alec Dinges elevates for a catch over Bobby Hartzog during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

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Kansas head coach David Beaty tries to keep his team amped up during spring practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.