Construction continues at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Monday, July 28, 2025. Photo by Nick Krug

Ahead of Kansas’ week-zero season opener against Fresno State on Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, head coach Lance Leipold announced KU’s first depth chart of the 2025 season.

Offense

Quarterback: Jalon Daniels; Cole Ballard; Isaiah Marshall

Running back: Daniel Hishaw Jr.; Leshon Williams

Wide receiver: Doug Emilien OR Cam Pickett

Wide receiver: Emmanuel Henderson Jr.; Bryce Cohoon

Wide receiver: Keaton Kubecka OR Levi Wentz

Tight end: DeShawn Hanika OR Carson Bruhn OR Boden Groen OR Leyton Cure

Left tackle: Calvin Clements; Jack Tanner

Left guard: Amir Herring OR Tavake Tuikolovatu

Center: Bryce Foster; Tyler Mercer

Right guard: Kobe Baynes; James Livingston

Right tackle: Nolan Gorczyca OR Enrique Cruz Jr.

Defense

Defensive end: Dean Miller; Leroy Harris III or Dak Brinkley

Defensive tackle: D.J. Withers; Blake Herold; Marcus Calvin

Defensive tackle: Tommy Dunn Jr.; Kenean Caldwell

Defensive end: Justice Finkley; Alex Bray

Hawk: Jayson Gilliom; Syeed Gibbs; Mason Ellis

Linebacker: Bangally Kamara; Jon Jon Kamara

Linebacker: Trey Lathan; Joe Sipp Jr.; Logan Brantley

Cornerback: Jalen Todd; Jahlil Hurley

Safety: Taylor Davis; Devin Dye

Safety: Lyrik Rawls; Mason Ellis; Jalen Dye

Cornerback: Austin Alexander; D.J. Graham II

Special teams

Kickoff specialist: Laith Marjan; Dane Efird

Placekicker: Laith Marjan; Dane Efird

Punter: Finn Lappin; Grayden Addison

Long snapper: Emory Duggar; Hollis Moeller

Punt returner: Tate Nagy; Keaton Kubecka

Kick returner: Emmanuel Henderson Jr.; Camp Ickett

Holder: Grayden Addison; Finn Lappin