KU Football

New leadership emerging as defensive line stresses accountability during spring practice

After losing a few notable pieces in the offseason to graduation and the NFL Draft, Kansas’ defensive line has shifted its leadership onto some new faces this spring. “It wasn’t something that was unnatural to me necessarily, it was just the fact that ‘Okay, I’m not the young guy ...

Brown learning about teammates’ roles to bolster own performance

Kansas linebackers coach Chris Simpson said that early last season, linebacker JB Brown was a “see ball, get ball” kind of player. That’s theoretically a good quality for a linebacker to have, particularly one who, since arriving from Bowling Green last spring, has consistently dazzled ...

Samuel still finding ways to elevate experienced wideouts

The Kansas wide receivers have become so experienced, and with that experience developed such a high level of sophistication, that position coach Terrence Samuel is willing to give them the chance to sit in on quarterback meetings. “That’s another way to try to help speed up the process ...

Brantley already has athleticism, can add emotional balance to excel for Jayhawks

Before Logan Brantley had even played in a game, and the same summer he had arrived on campus, linebackers coach Chris Simpson told reporters that Kansas would take as many players like him as it could get. After he redshirted during the 2023 season, playing just 16 snaps on kick coverage ...

Spring football notebook: Arnold, Clements to miss rest of spring

Offensive lineman Calvin Clements and wide receiver Lawrence Arnold will miss the rest of spring practice due to injury, head coach Lance Leipold said. After the conclusion of Tuesday’s practice, Leipold described his team’s overall health as “fair at best.” “I’d probably like it ...

Brooks, Miller tabbed for roles rushing the passer

One particular conversation about the Kansas football team’s pass rush has become quite familiar for defensive ends coach Taiwo Onatolu. When Kyron Johnson left, everyone was concerned about who might replace his production; that turned out to be Lonnie Phelps. When Phelps left, again it ...