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Kansas quarterbacks Cole Ballard (left) and Isaiah Marshall drop back to pass during the first day of KU Football's fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back John Kelly hits a sled during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Jack Reeves hits a sled during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Micah Johnson hits a sled during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Kory Amachree hits a sled during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back John Kelly takes part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Tyren Parker goes up for a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Corbin Glasco catches a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Bryson Hayes catches a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards adjusts his helmet during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Tate Nagy brings in a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Donald Collier lines up during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox catches a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall watches his pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterbacks Cole Ballard (left) and Isaiah Marshall wait to throw during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Quinton Conley watches in a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Quinton Conley lines up during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Jailen Butler catches a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Carter Moses brings in a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Carson Bruhn keeps his eyes on a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Jack Utz catches a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Mikey Pauley watches in a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterbacks Connor Hanika, Braylen Rooney, and Cole Ballard (left to right) wait for a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Leyton Cure watches in a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Jailen Butler looks downfield during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard eyes his receiver during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall throws a pass during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard looks to throw during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard receives a snap during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Taylor Davis (left) collides with cornerback Austin Alexander during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Darrion Jones (24) looks to get in front of teammate Mason Ellis during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safeties Dillon Marshall (34) and Brandon Schmelzle take part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Colter McDaniel (40) looks to get in front of teammate Jameer Moore during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Jaden Harris (12) looks to cut off teammate Christian Pritchett during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Austin Alexander (0) and safety Darrion Jones collide during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Taylor Davis carries the ball in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Dillon Marshall takes part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Jameer Moore (left) and safety Colter McDaniel collide during a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas linebacker Malachi Curvey runs through a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Blake Herold hits a pad held by teammate Kevin Oatis during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan hits a pad during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan takes part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas linebacker Jett Kohanzo carries a pad during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Draeden Punt pushes aside the sled during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Wyatt Brungardt (50) punches the ball away from teammate Garrett Martin during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Adrian Holley hits a sled during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Hunter Higgins hits a sled during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Garrett Martin takes part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III hits a sled during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas linebacker Quincy Davis takes part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Robert Reddick sprints from the line during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Roman Pearson goes through a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safeties Brandon Schmelzle (16) and Christian Pritchett go through a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd takes off from the sideline during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Colter McDaniel picks up a loose ball during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerbacks Austin Alexander (left) and Jameer Moore wait for the whistle during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas defense jogs to its next drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive lineman Nakwaine Carter gets up to sprint during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safeties Darrion Jones (left) and Dillon Marshall get into position during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Chris McCorkle gets into place for a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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KU’s Brandon Schmelzle, Robert Reddick, and Darrion Jones (left to right) prepare for a drill during the first day of Kansas Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas defense sprints to the sideline during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Jahlil Hurley creeps into position during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Taylor Davis creeps into position during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Jahlil Hurley lines up for a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Taylor Davis sprints during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan takes part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Austin Alexander takes part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Adrian Holley takes part in a drill during the first day of KU Football’s fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Lawrence.