KU Football

Jenkins, son of former Chiefs first-rounder, transferring to KU

The Kansas football team has added an offensive lineman with a familiar name. Trezelle Jenkins Jr. announced on Thursday morning that he has committed to KU as a transfer from Wayne State, a Division II school in his hometown of Detroit. Jenkins is the son of the original Trezelle Jenkins, a ...

KU earns commitment of portal cornerback Pearson

Former Ball State defensive back Roman Pearson has committed to Kansas, he announced on Thursday morning. Pearson is a 6-foot-2, 198-pound outside corner who played in 12 games and started eight at the position for the Cardinals during the 2025 season. He finished with a Pro Football Focus ...

KU will be represented in NFL playoffs

The NFL playoffs will feature several former Kansas football players this year, including a couple who played extensively for their respective teams throughout the 2025 season. Guard Dominick Puni locked down a spot on the line all year for the San Francisco 49ers, the No. 6 seed in the NFC, ...

Productive Buffalo transfer receiver commits to KU

Even with Kansas coach Lance Leipold soon to be five years removed from his tenure overseeing the program at Buffalo, the Jayhawks will continue to have a western New York presence on their roster in 2026. Former Buffalo wide receiver Nik McMillan has committed to KU, his agent Matt Glose ...

KU receives commitment from Georgia Tech DB Pritchett

Former Georgia Tech defensive back Christian Pritchett has committed to join the Kansas football team, the Journal-World confirmed on Wednesday night. The safety from Harvey, Louisiana, will have two seasons left to play after working primarily on special teams during his two years with the ...

KU gets former Syracuse starting running back Willis

The Kansas backfield added another key piece on Wednesday morning. Former Syracuse running back Yasin Willis, the Orange’s leading rusher in 2025, will join KU next season. He shared the news as part of a pair of collaborative posts on his Instagram page. The addition of Willis gives KU a ...