Photo Gallery: KU football holds first fully padded practice of spring
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The Kansas football team huddles during their spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nik McMillan participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nik McMillan participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nik McMillan participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Tyren Parker participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Tyren Parker participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen Kaden Snyder, DeAndre Harper, and Nick Morrow (left to right) participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen Calvin Clements, Amir Herring, and Trezelle Jenkins Jr. (left to right) participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen Nick Morrow, James Livingston, and Jack Tanner (left to right) participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen participate in a drill during Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Jackson Cook participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Bryson Hayes participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Isreal Moses participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Tate Nagy participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Donald Collier participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Kory Amachree participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Braylen Rooney (left) and running back Micah Johnson participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Yasin Willis participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back John Kelly participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Micah Johnson participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Donald Collier participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Yasin Willis participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Dylan Edwards participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Keaton Kubecka participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Isreal Moses participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Jaden Nickens participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Cam Pickett participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Donald Collier participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Keaton Kubecka participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive linemen Eli Richmond (front) and Kasen Carpenter participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Cam Pickett participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Isreal Moses participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Corbin Glasco participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Jackson Cook participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Bryson Hayes participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Nahzae Cox participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Keaton Kubecka participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Corbin Glasco and quarterback Chase Jenkins participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas running back Micah Johnson (left) and quarterback Cole Ballard participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Chase Jenkins participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas offense runs to a drill during Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Corbin Glasco participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Jailen Butler participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Carson Bruhn participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Carson Bruhn participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Quinton Conley participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas tight end Carter Moses participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safeties Darrion Jones (front) and Dillon Marshall participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Chris McCorkle participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Tre’von McAlpine participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Dakyus Brinkley participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Blake Herold participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive lineman Josiah Hammond participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas safety Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman (left) and cornerback Trey Brown III participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive analyst Bryce Torneden claps during Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas defense huddles during Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive tackle Eamon Smalls (left) and offensive lineman Nick Morrow participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas offensive lineman Kaden Snyder (left) and defensive lineman Alex Bray participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Hunter Higgins and lineman Jason Strickland participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Hunter Higgins and lineman Jason Strickland participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end Adrian Holley (left) and offensive lineman Kaden Snyder participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas football team huddles during their spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas football team lines up during their spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Jackson Cook participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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The Kansas football team warms up during their spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas linebacker Trey Lathan participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Lance Leipold (left) shakes hands with receiver Jaden Nickens during Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive end David Santiago participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas defensive back Jalen Todd (1) and linebacker Trey Lathan participate in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas receiver Isreal Moses participates in Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard (left) and defensive end Garrett Martin high-five during Kansas football’s spring practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Lawrence.






