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The Kansas offensive line goes through a drill during KU Football's practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Taylor Davis runs through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman tips a ball to himself during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Colter McDaniel goes for a loose ball during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Corey Gordon goes for a loose ball during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Darrion Jones swats a ball away during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Tate Nagy changes direction during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Tyren Parker runs to a spot during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Micah Johnson goes through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen Karsen Carpenter (51) and Tavake Tuikolovatu share a chat during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Nakwaine Carter hits a pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Josiah Hammond hits a pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Marcus Calvin hits pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Eamon Smalls hits a pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Blake Herold hits a pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen line up for a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas offensive line lines up during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Kory Amachree goes through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Yasin Willis goes through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards catches a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox jumps up for a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Keaton Kubecka catches a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Jack Utz watches in a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Kevin Sullivan catches a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Leyton Cure catches a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Carson Bruhn (left) and Quinton Conley high-five during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Quinton Conley runs after catching a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Carson Bruhn catches a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Jack Utz watches in a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III hits a pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III takes part in a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Mason Ellis catches a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Trey Brown catches a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Taylor Davis catches a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard (15) hands off to running back Dylan Edwards during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall pitches the ball during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Micah Johnson receives a handoff during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Yasin Willis runs through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards runs through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Connor Hanika looks to pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard drops back during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Jibriel Conde (left) and defensive lineman Jason Strickland go through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen Trezelle Jenkins Jr. (left) and Connor Stroh go through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive lineman Malachi Mills, Marco Mohajir, and James Livingston (left to right) go through a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall throws a pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall drops back to pass during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen Max Manske, Anderson Kopp, and Jack Tanner line up for a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterbacks Isaiah Marshall (front) and Cole Ballard take a snap during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Jackson Cook prepares for a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Isreal Moses V takes part in a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Syeed Gibbs avoids a pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Bryson Hayes breaks loose during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Elijah Cannon takes part in a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Christian Pritchett takes part in a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Jackson Cook runs downfield during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Taylor Davis avoids a pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Keaton Kubecka changes direction during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd runs towards a pad during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Syeed Gibbs jogs to a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safeties Darrion Jones (left) and Brandon Schmelzle take part in a drill during KU Football’s practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Lawrence.