photo by: Kahner Sampson/Special to the Journal-World

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.

In advance of Kansas’ season opener against Long Island on Friday at 7 p.m., KU released its first depth chart of the 2026 campaign.

Offense

Quarterback: Isaiah Marshall; Cole Ballard; Chase Jenkins

Running back: Dylan Edwards OR Yasin Willis; Jalen Dupree

Tight end: Carson Bruhn; Jailen Butler; Carter Moses

Wide receiver: Cam Pickett; Tate Nagy

Wide receiver: Nik McMillan; Bryson Hayes

Wide receiver: Nahzae Cox OR Keaton Kubecka

Left tackle: Calvin Clements; Antonio Wilson

Left guard: Amir Herring; DeAndre Harper

Center: Kasen Carpenter; Anderson Kopp

Right guard: Tavake Tuikolovatu; Connor Stroh; James Livingston

Right tackle: Nick Morrow; Jack Tanner

Defense

Defensive end: Leroy Harris III; Dak Brinkley; Garrett Martin

Defensive tackle: Blake Herold; Marcus Calvin

Defensive tackle: Eamon Smalls; Kevin Oatis; Jibriel Conde

Defensive end: Alex Bray; David Santiago

Linebacker: Bam Crouch; Malachi Curvey OR Jibreel Al-Amin

Linebacker: Trey Lathan; Quincy Davis

Hawk: Elijah Cannon; Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman

Cornerback: Jalen Todd; Syeed Gibbs

Cornerback: Austin Alexander; Roman Pearson; Jahlil Hurley

Safety: Taylor Davis; Jaden Harris

Safety: Corey Gordon OR Mason Ellis; Christian Pritchett

Special teams

Kickoff specialist: Dane Efird; Martin Connington

Placekicker: Martin Connington; Dane Efird

Punter: Matt Gill; Ben Shipley

Long snapper: Rino Monteforte; Hollis Moeller

Punt returner: Tate Nagy; Dylan Edwards

Kick returner: Dylan Edwards; Bryson Hayes

Holder: Hollis Moeller; Tate Nagy