Thought it would be a good idea to start this up since the movement is already starting. Here's the scholarship chart for spring 2025 as things stand today. It has the early enrollees (Holley, McComb, Cook, Curvey, Hayes) and the transfers (Kamara, Williams). Also assume everyone who can come back will. Kind of wild we have exactly one junior (Greaves).
Need your opinion
This is a good idea.
With Dilworth leaving take one RS Soph corner off the board
I had read that KU signed RB transfer from Iowa.
DJ Warner to the portal, Logan Brown to the NFL
Losing Warner really hurts, big loss. -- If we end up losing both Brown and Forster- - -that's gonna suck , Daniels moves on
-next yr might be a long year?
LL going to have to earn his money this season. Iām honestly a bit worried this offseason could get ugly. Off to about as bad of a start as I could have imaginedā¦
Morrison enters the transfer portal, stinks I really thought he had some bright moments this season. I strongly disagree with signing the Iowa transfer. We had a solid back still on the roster. This offseason is staring to look very bad. We are going to be in full blown rebuild mode.
@Kcmatt7 With the way the NCAA has set up new rules on roster limits down to 105 - -your going to have a lot of PWO's and walk on's forced out & then with the fricken NIL which is basically destroying the College game -- it's turned into a huge meat market now - -College sports has truly turned into the minor league of professional sport, Colleges that have small NIL packages are going to get smacked , and smacked hard by departures.
They have made it super simple for a kid now if a Coach yells at a kid and hurts the kids feelings he automatically jumps in the portal, , if the kid feels he should be playing more instead of earning more playing time stepping up the competition for he spot he automatically bails to the portal - -It's going to get really ugly.
Matt Ruhle from Nebraska gave a perfect example saying he was afraid they were losing in between 30 -50 of their roster - - - holy crap Batman, you realize the recruiting effort it is going to take to recover from a thing like that ? Your going to see more and more College Coach's getting fed up and just say screw it, I don't need this type of crap.- -Thanks to the way they have things headed now.
@kjayhawks said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Morrison enters the transfer portal, stinks I really thought he had some bright moments this season. I strongly disagree with signing the Iowa transfer. We had a solid back still on the roster. This offseason is staring to look very bad. We are going to be in full blown rebuild mode.
what's wrong with the Iowa transfer?
Trending that JD6 will return
@rockchalkjayhawk nothing wrong with him but why waste the time and NIL money when we had a guy that has been waiting in the wings for 2 years.
@kjayhawks said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk nothing wrong with him but why waste the time and NIL money when we had a guy that has been waiting in the wings for 2 years.
Since our HS class was so small, can we assume at least a dozen or so more transfers like the Iowa guy are coming in?
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@kjayhawks said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk nothing wrong with him but why waste the time and NIL money when we had a guy that has been waiting in the wings for 2 years.
Since our HS class was so small, can we assume at least a dozen or so more transfers like the Iowa guy are coming in?
Probably 15-18 transfers
JD6 back would be big. Was sad to see Morrison leave
Grimes to Wisconsin??
lots of smoke about JD-6,-- will be interesting if he does return. A whole new set of receivers , an entire new backfield , major changes on the O-Line , No Logan Brown , Bryce Forster -- -mercy just gonna be a big challenge
@FarmerJayhawk doesnāt scare me a bit if he leaves. Took weeks to make common sense play calls. Iām hearing Andy K, is on the interview list for the vacant WV job.
@FarmerJayhawk That's what the Wisconsin fan sites are reporting
@SlimShaddy54 yes Iām very worried as I have mentioned a few time la this season, we could go back to 2 wins very quickly this next season. A rebuild wouldāve been okay had this team and staff at least made a bowl. If Iām not mistaken we are set up to return 7 starters as team currently and thatās if more guys donāt transfer. Which Iām hearing from multiple sources a good chunk of this team is transferring out.
@focojayhawk @FarmerJayhawk Baylor went from 3-9 with Grimes to 8-4 without him. KU returned a ton of guys and went from 9-4 to 5-7 with him (obviously more goes into that just him). Any logical fan base would be screaming not to hire the idiot.
@kjayhawks just from the numbers I can see the appeal. We led the league in yards per play and were elite in the red zone.
The Jordan Peterson chatter is getting LOUD
I have a feeling we are going to have Mass exodus. Coach L has got his work cut out for him. - I realize I'm just one lil peon, but I'm fighting with myself back and forth with JD-6,
In one aspect I would like for him to come back , experienced , has a cannon of an arm - -sometimes not to the right people but when he is on, he is on - -good dual threat.
However do we want to possibly have one good season with JD , left and jeopardize three years of from what I've heard from many Marshal is just another version of JD-6 only faster lots of talent, was the target of many big boys and committed to KU - -what I'm afraid of is if JD- comes back then Isiah is out in a heart beat knowing the way this Portal is and NIL-- he will go some where , where he is the QB gets playing time.- -Either him or McComb which I've also heard many good things about will leave if JD returns.
So the question becomes, do we sacrifice three years for possibly one good year if JD returns, or does he move on and Marshal or McComb takes the reins
@SlimShaddy54 itās a no brainer to me. Bring JD back. Receivers will want to play with him and the offense will be more similar to 2022-2023 whether itās Zebrowski getting promoted or Lubick getting the job. If JD does leave (which as of right now seems unlikely) weāre going after a transfer anyway. Marshall just isnāt ready yet and McComb is a true frosh. Ballard clearly isnāt the answer
Fun stat. Lubick improved Nevadaās yards/play from 128th to 61st in his first year. From 4.58 to 5.9. Go get him Lance
JD6 IS BACK MOFOS
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@kjayhawks just from the numbers I can see the appeal. We led the league in yards per play and were elite in the red zone.
Yea as much as we were in him early he really got it together.
Still wonder what went on behind closed doors and after the switch to the booth from the sidelines.
Confident we will be okay with out him but I get it.
@Kcmatt7 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@kjayhawks just from the numbers I can see the appeal. We led the league in yards per play and were elite in the red zone.
Yea as much as we were in him early he really got it together.
Still wonder what went on behind closed doors and after the switch to the booth from the sidelines.
Confident we will be okay with out him but I get it.
Agree entirely. Kind of felt like he was just the vessel of everyoneās frustration for most of the year. Whether itās Z or Lubick, Iām optimistic we can be as good.
@FarmerJayhawk Good points, I'm confused though who is Lubick ?
@FarmerJayhawk Is Grimes for sure gone at this point?
@SlimShaddy54 current Nevada OC, and was an analyst for us before that. Also just a certified badass, turning around a terrible offense while fighting leukemia. He 100% wouldāve been the choice over Grimes had his health been better last year. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5848382/2024/10/17/matt-lubick-nevada-leukemia/?source=user_shared_article ā
@kjayhawks oh yeah, heās on the plan to Madison
Gage Keys has returned
What a fucking travesty Neal was selected as Honorable Mention running back.
Will 2025 be the JD Redemption story? How are we looking at WR, is Doug Emilien returning? He is one of the best blocking WRs we have
@kjayhawks said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Will 2025 be the JD Redemption story? How are we looking at WR, is Doug Emilien returning? He is one of the best blocking WRs we have
Has to be. Weāre going to upgrade at OC. I believe so. And weāll need 2-3 WR and maybe a TE in the portal. Though Hanika is coming back and should surprise some people.
Started a separate thread about Grimes because I thought this was just about student athletes and didn't see the posts here.
Speaking of student athletes, Daniels tied for All Big 12 Scholar or whatever they call it.
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Gage Keys has returned
Now Iām just mad at him for ever leavingā¦
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@SlimShaddy54 current Nevada OC, and was an analyst for us before that. Also just a certified badass, turning around a terrible offense while fighting leukemia. He 100% wouldāve been the choice over Grimes had his health been better last year. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5848382/2024/10/17/matt-lubick-nevada-leukemia/?source=user_shared_article ā
Oh ok ,I didn't know. So have ou heard anything towards Grimes leaving for the Wisconsin job ?-- - If offered you think he takes that job ?- - This guy that you mentioned sounds like he would be a good replacement as long as he can keep us churning , has some inventive plays that would be cool
@kjayhawks said in Offseason Roster Thread:
What a fucking travesty Neal was selected as Honorable Mention running back.
Are you fricken kidding me ? you talking about for the Big Twelve ?- -if it is for the Big Twelve and honorable mention , what a fricking joke. Not even 2nd team holy crap
As if people didn't already know , it's official now JD-6 WILL be returning next year for us. Just read the article put out by Swain. that's a good thing with all the transfers and transfers and all this other, he is going to have his hands full though. New OC , entirely new backfield , and entirely new Receiving Corp , New Linemen JD-6 needs to work on his decision making in the off Season and don't force the ball and end up with so cotton pickin INT's -I for one am glad he is back
@kjayhawks rebuild from 5 - 7?
Yeah, I know what you mean though
I think the team will surprise next seasonā¦ Offense should still be pretty goodā¦Defensive line should be relatively okay. Todd will be good for one of the CB spots.
Obviously needs at WR, DB, LB and pass rush. A TE would be nice. Some OL insurance would be nice. I do trust the staff to land the right guys after these last few off seasons.
Here's the stats for the Big 12 RB's this season.
Devin Neal had 1266 yards and 16 TD's rushing along with 24 receptions for 254 yards a 1 TD for a total of 1520 yards and 17 TD's.
1st Team RB's were Cam Skattebo (ASU) and RJ Harvey (UCF)
Skattebo had 1398 yards and 17 TD's rushing and 35 receptions for 468 yards and 2 TD's for 1866 total yards and 19 TD's.
Harvey had 1577 yards and 22 TD's rushing and 20 receptions for 267 yards and 3 TD's for a total of 1844 yards and 25 TD's.
The second team backs were Tahj Brooks (Tech) and DJ Giddens (KSU).
Brooks had 1505 yards and 17 TD's rushing and 28 receptions for 199 yards and a TD for a total of 1804 yards and 18 TD's.
Giddens had 1343 yards and 7 TD's rushing and 21 receptions for 258 yards and 1 TD for a total of 1601 yards and 8 TD's.
Skattebo, Harvey and Brooks are guys I don't have a problem with being slotted ahead of Neal because their numbers all around were better than Neal's. Giddens is who I would strongly argue didn't deserve 2nd team honors and should've been Neal because of the TD's.
@SlimShaddy54 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@SlimShaddy54 current Nevada OC, and was an analyst for us before that. Also just a certified badass, turning around a terrible offense while fighting leukemia. He 100% wouldāve been the choice over Grimes had his health been better last year. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5848382/2024/10/17/matt-lubick-nevada-leukemia/?source=user_shared_article ā
Oh ok ,I didn't know. So have ou heard anything towards Grimes leaving for the Wisconsin job ?-- - If offered you think he takes that job ?- - This guy that you mentioned sounds like he would be a good replacement as long as he can keep us churning , has some inventive plays that would be cool
Itās as done as done can be short or the release going out. Heās in Madison already
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Think that's a smart move, he called the plays during out last Bowl game, him and Coach K , he knew Coach K's scheme think you will see more option type plays next year.
Watched a couple of KU podcasts - and just as they said having Jalon already say he was coming back and that would be a boost in recruiting saying to recruits/portal He JD-6 is going to b the one running the offense , a you know there are going to be many , many receives in the portal- - they see JD back and they say hey he already knows their offense established I wanna go play with him.
Same way for Coach Z-- it's a boost for recruiting, knows the system already he it's a lot better being able to recruit with the targets knowing who the coordinator is going to be - -- Smart move, moved quickly
Over 600 guys offically entered the portal on this first day.
Itās probably nothing, but heard a rumor weāre going to make a play for Williams Nwaneri. Leon Douglas wants to make a splash
@FarmerJayhawk ok , so showing my lack of knowledge again.- -So who is Williams ?- -good player ?---- - what position buddy ?
@SlimShaddy54 5* DE from the KC area. Went to Mizzou for a year now is in the portal. Probably going to Nubs tho
What do we make of Rawls, the OSU safety commit?
I see we added DeAndre Harper from SEMo St. The way I see it he can fit one of three categories.
He kicked so much ass at the D2 level that the staff thinks he can be a good player for us.
He was not that good but he has measurables, athleticism, and three years of eligibility left, making him a good project player.
He is not that good and doesn't have that much potential either, but hell, we need a body.
Anyone have any insight as to which one he is?
@Jhawk69 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
I see we added DeAndre Harper from SEMo St. The way I see it he can fit one of three categories.
He kicked so much ass at the D2 level that the staff thinks he can be a good player for us.
He was not that good but he has measurables, athleticism, and three years of eligibility left, making him a good project player.
He is not that good and doesn't have that much potential either, but hell, we need a body.
Anyone have any insight as to which one he is?
Little bit of all 3? Film at that level is decent. Huge human. Need bodies. Kind of a perfect storm.
I bet he also redshirts this year. A bit of a project but crazy high ceiling
Huge get - -Huge get- -got a commitment for Jahil Hurley coming from Alabama -- DB- -6'2 - -185 , will have 3 years of eligibility - -top 50 recruit in 2023 - - Hell ya
Jahlil Hurley was a huge get. 3 years to play. Former top 50 recruit.
Staff seemingly doing good work thus far in the offseason
Really nice get. Itāll be interesting to see if they play him at S or CB.
And theyāre hitting on a really good clip right now
Is Jack Tanner any good? I read he only started 4 games at Tulsa last year
Well last count now Six out -- not doing to badly there so far - -- - We got Nine incoming as of right now
Up to 12 commits now. The staff is putting in serious work in the portal.
Hey Farmer Jayhawk m buddy I'm trippin- - the Staff is just absolutely killin it.- - Three Portal commits today which one Tyler Mercer is a true Freshman All American
Got another on a visit right now WR from Alabama would be really killer to get out Second commit from the portal from Alabama his Name is Emmanuel Henderson- -their people saying he is going to be really good.
Then another bonus got a High School kicker to commit today also from Branson Missouri - -Dane Efird -- has video of him kicking 48 yard and 54 yard Field Goal and a 73 yard kick - -off I would be fine with that, give some time add a little more strength- -Hell ya
we now stand at Seven out -- - Damon Graeves entered portal-- - and TWELVE IN Oh ya almost forgot - - Coach L' and the staff our weakness is w can't recruit lol.
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Up to 12 commits now. The staff is putting in serious work in the portal.
A ton of young multi-year guys. Killing it with the OL additions imo.
Her is one ofthe things I really like about Mercer. True freshman-- making All American, but what I really like is he took 565 snaps- - - -gave up ZERO SACKS in those snaps --and only gave up three pressures- - pretty dam decent. -- He chose North Texas over eighteen other D-1 offers
Also. Hishaw should be back. But itās fluid right now. Above the neck stuff is always really tricky
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Read we were 2nd in the portal class nationwide right now.
Also read that JUCo's can now have 4 years of DI eligibility. Add in a redshirt year or two and a dude can be in college for 8 years.
Also also read that there are teams in the playoffs that are paying extra NIL money to kids to stay through out their playoff games. Penn St. lost their backup quarterback to the portal. Insane and it may cause me and many others to move their fandom to other sports/activities.
I have to admit I both love and hate the portal. Fun to follow but the timing of it lacks logic.
What do we make of the TE transfer from Arizona? I see he has decent but not mind-blowing receiving stats. Does anyone know if he is a good blocker?
Well I see that Coach L - -& staff have had decent day today picking up our 13th & 14th commits.
First we got a big TE think he is 6'6 can add help for sure to the TE room , he will have one year of eligibility - then we got what I think anyways will help for sure, although maybe not next yr as he is still considered a Freshman and will have four years left. - - His name is Caleb Redd 6'3 and 2230 pounds might be nice to add maybe 5 more pounds or so but was considered a 4* coming out of high school; had offers from Nebraska , Oklahoma , Oregon , UDC , And Wisconsin coming out -sounds like he might have a bright future,
The one thig I think that becomes more of a priority then any position more so now is WR -- just have the one commit at this point, a big need at that position.- - -At this point Rivals has us as the 5th best recruiting class in the portal-- -doing well
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Swain was saying on a podcast last night that KU probably going to end up with like 21-22 portal players
Make it 3 today: Levi Wentz, a WR from Albany.
@FarmerJayhawk That's great, that's like I said earlier, I think probably our biggest need now. They have done pretty good with Defense got some LB's Safety , DL.- -they have had a great portal - - solid anyways,
Farmer have you heard anymore on HiShaw is he returning or not.- -I know or people thought he was done, but lately been seeing he might be back. What have you heard ? -- Anything at all ?- -could sure use him.
@SlimShaddy54 Hishaw should be back
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@SlimShaddy54 Hishaw should be back
Well that would be a nice bonus, I think you put him and Williams together nice tandem , still think we have a couple of younger guys Stewart and hell what's the other one ? - -Johnny something can't remember his name. I think were set pretty decent
We got our WR1 it would seem
@BShark said in Offseason Roster Thread:
We got our WR1 it would seem
I hope so! Nice to get Alabama transfers for sure. No doubt he was waiting behind a talented WR crew there, and couldn't get on the field too much.
But WR1? I haven't looked at our WR crew. Who else we got?
i hope a WR1 would have more than 4 catches last year.
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@BShark said in Offseason Roster Thread:
We got our WR1 it would seem
I hope so! Nice to get Alabama transfers for sure. No doubt he was waiting behind a talented WR crew there, and couldn't get on the field too much.
But WR1? I haven't looked at our WR crew. Who else we got?i hope a WR1 would have more than 4 catches last year.
Yeah they had him change positions too. He was an absolute beast in high school. Very athletic I think they can get something out of him. Easy to get buried at Bama.
Staff has absolutely cooked this offseason imo. Added some low floor guys and now a high ceiling addition.
Cannot be overstated how important keeping JD6 here to pitch recruits was.
Receiving corp is looking good. Pickett, Emillien, Wentz, Henderson, Burnett (TE)
I think they go looking for one more WR maybe, but tbd. Note that Hanika (TE) should also be back and he was going to get a lot of PT last season.
Needs are mostly met ant this point. Expect us to take some home run shots like going after Bryce Foster-type guys these next portal windows.
Really like how the team is shaping upā¦ maybe Iām drinking the koolaid but we should be a good team next year.
@nuleafjhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@Kcmatt7 Have an antidote for the koolaid handy. We were supposed to win the Big 12 this year. Sorry.
Yea I mean clearly a disappointing season but I still like our roster a lot. JD6 should come into the season much sharper than he did last season.
The best thing KU has going for it is solid line play on both sides of the ball. OL should be one of the best in CFB again.
DL should have Dunn, Caldwell, Keys, Miller, Jobe, Brooks, Brinkley, and Withers. I think theyāll add another edge in the portal.
I suspect we will be improved at LB, but worse at CB. Safety a bit of a wash.
Overall I think the roster ends up close to as talented as last seasonās. Continuity in the system is massive. Not having a mass exodus of transfers out is noticeable to me. Just feels like we are building something in Lawrenceā¦
I think the OL has about 7 good bodies, but how they play them will be interesting
They added another transfer from NW Missouri that could become a guy, but I personally didnāt love his film. Plenty of other bodies on the roster who could also develop, but top two would be:
I think they could add one more here but it would have to be a for sure starter type.
Interesting to note why it was important to keep JD6.
Tulaneās QB who is a true sophomore is rumored to have a $4M/yr deal to go play at Duke for the next two seasons. You DO NOT want to need a portal QB. Tulane QB is a total stud but that is a steep price.
@Kcmatt7 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Interesting to note why it was important to keep JD6.
Tulaneās QB who is a true sophomore is rumored to have a $4M/yr deal to go play at Duke for the next two seasons. You DO NOT want to need a portal QB. Tulane QB is a total stud but that is a steep price.
Exactly. There was a large contingent of KU fans that wanted to move on from JD6. That would have been a true FAFO moment as KU would not be very good at all without him next year. They just cant not realistically compete in the NIL market for true P4 starting caliber QB's.
If Isaiah Marshall is good then that won't be a problem
@Kcmatt7 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Interesting to note why it was important to keep JD6.
Tulaneās QB who is a true sophomore is rumored to have a $4M/yr deal to go play at Duke for the next two seasons. You DO NOT want to need a portal QB. Tulane QB is a total stud but that is a steep price.
The QB market in the portal is INSANE.
They continue to cook. Another OL addition with multiple years to play.
Staff has been intentional in adding guys with 3 years remaining on the OL. They know we need to turn the page after this season and are doing their best to be ready for that reality.
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KC, On paper at least do you think this team is better than last year's team?
@AsadZ said in Offseason Roster Thread:
KC, On paper at least do you think this team is better than last year's team?
Will be tough to replace Cobee, Melo, Neal and the WRsā¦.
But I think we upgraded at TE & LB.
Ultimately, we are probably slightly worse on paper. Thatās quite a bit of NFL-caliber talent lost. But there is so many unanswered questions they could just as easily be better.
I would just say that it is my firm belief if we just promoted Z and we have JD6 practice over the summer this team would have won 8+ games last season.
I would put next seasonās W/L line at 7.5 probably.
@nuleafjhawk obviously it is the coaches opinion that watch him practice everyday.
I think the fanbase is really sleeping on Ballardā¦
heck ya, got another nice commit today. WR -- Bryson Canty from Colombia --I think 6'2 & 205 portal--- offers from others ended up choosing over Houston & Wake Forrest.
43 catches this year I think 769 yards - -& 9 TD'S - - Crowded receiver room --this makes 8 Receivers - -I think could go like Hendeson , Canty , & Pickett in some fashion--- -think we are going to be just fine- - One yr of eligibility left
Had to edit , also saw his catch's averaged out to like 17 yards per--- I can live with that
Updated counts. It reflects all portal commitments and early enrollees. It does not reflect the 10 freshmen that will enroll in June. So that puts us at 81. I think we still need a punter (duh), a DE, a LB, and a DB. Maaaayybe another WR and DB.
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@FarmerJayhawk How many receivers do we need ?- -We picked up our 8th today from Colombia
@SlimShaddy54 theyād take another young guy if the fit was there
Crystal ball for Trey Lathan to Kansas. Would be a great get for us.
Sitting good with Hunter Higgins too going to announce on the 15th. Looks like going to come down between us and Wisc , got a CB for him also
Lathan to Kansas. Just read that he entered the portal AFTER playing in WVU's bowl game. That is a GREAT sign.
Love the activity in these offseason football threads. Feel like i know the pulse of where we are. Also, glad this team has a pulse. Fair to say at this point that Kansas football is ā¦ reloading not rebuilding?
@Jhawk69 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Lathan to Kansas. Just read that he entered the portal AFTER playing in WVU's bowl game. That is a GREAT sign.
Very good get. Linebacker room looks super solid. Front 7 should be solid, imo.
@Kcmatt7 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@Jhawk69 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Lathan to Kansas. Just read that he entered the portal AFTER playing in WVU's bowl game. That is a GREAT sign.
Very good get. Linebacker room looks super solid. Front 7 should be solid, imo.
Agreed. Probably need one more DE but other than that Iām happy with where we are on defense.
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@Kcmatt7 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@Jhawk69 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Lathan to Kansas. Just read that he entered the portal AFTER playing in WVU's bowl game. That is a GREAT sign.
Very good get. Linebacker room looks super solid. Front 7 should be solid, imo.
Agreed. Probably need one more DE but other than that Iām happy with where we are on defense.
Ben Bell?
Edit: He's visiting Ole Miss, so maybe not.
We also need a punter.
We now have a punter. Based on stats alone he looks like an upgrade over Greaves.
Based on numbers, he is a clear upgrade over Greaves.
@Jhawk69 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
We now have a punter. Based on stats alone he looks like an upgrade over Greaves.
I like that we have committed to the rugby punter though. Prefer it for CFB. I donāt like having backup OL chasing after the Reggie Bushās or Tyreek Hillās of the world.
Auburn transfer Laquan Robinson commits to Kansas. He is a safety.
Apparently he may have moved to linebacker while at Auburn. He has 2 years of eligibility.
@KirkIsMyHinrich Another good add
@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Apparently he may have moved to linebacker while at Auburn. He has 2 years of eligibility.
Iām guessing depth/special teams
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For anyone interested, here's what I have for next year's football roster so far. 83 scholarship players. 40 offense, 41 defense, and 2 special teams. 21 portal commits coming in. 9 portal commits leaving. And this assumes Daniel Hishaw will be back.
Here are portal commits
@KirkIsMyHinrich Thanks for putting this together, very helpful.
I really like our defense.
Texas DE Justice Finkley to KU. Fills a position of need. He has 1 season of eligibility.
He's 6'2'', 250 lbs, so I expect him to fill the SDE position replacing Jereme Robinson. Dean Miller would be the other starter at DE.
Reading comments from Texas fans, it sounds like he was a good player but he was just getting passed on the depth chart by 1st round NFL draft picks and freak athletes. He also seems to be a very high character guy.
Pretty happy with our DE room right now.
@KirkIsMyHinrich I think I like this
@KirkIsMyHinrich you know it's crazy and yes I know - -I know some of these guys didn't take a lot of snaps BUT think back 4-5 years ago we couldn't even gt a sniff from players like the one's we have joining our program now- - -a lot of snaps or not. I mean we just this yr alone got two transfers from Alabama, a guy from Auburn -- This guy from Texas- -Hell even our boy from S Carolina to name just a few, it's just another sign of how this team and our perception from others have changed. Other players see how the program is changing.& they want to be a part of that
Better High School recruits -- A Coach who cares and can Coach- - A new Stadium- -we have really turned the corner, not quite 100 % quite yet but for sure on the way up.
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@SlimShaddy54 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@KirkIsMyHinrich you know it's crazy and yes I know - -I know some of these guys didn't take a lot of snaps BUT think back 4-5 years ago we couldn't even gt a sniff from players like the one's we have joining our program now- - -a lot of snaps or not. I mean we just this yr alone got two transfers from Alabama, a guy from Auburn -- This guy from Texas- -Hell even our boy from S Carolina to name just a few, it's just another sign of how this team and our perception from others have changed. Other players see how the program is changing.& they want to be a part of that
Better High School recruits -- A Coach who cares and can Coach- - A new Stadium- -we have really turned the corner, not quite 100 % quite yet but for sure on the way up.
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Yes, despite a slightly disappointing season, it feels like we have some momentum going now in football and it's starting to manifest in recruiting and the transfer portal. We have had a very successful portal so far this offseason with 22 commits and addressing a lot of positional needs after graduating 30 seniors. I suspect we will add a handful more players in the spring portal, and we might lose a few more as well. Daniel Hishaw hasn't given a definite answer on whether or not he'll be back. Greydon Grimes is still on the roster despite his father taking the OC job at Wisconsin. But we are in really good shape heading to the spring portal. Not really any needs, but potential wants for me would be multi year players at Safety, OL, TE, and WR.
@KirkIsMyHinrich Our 2026 recruiting going really well to. I saw where we are getting a visit this weekend from a 4 8 running back out of Missouri - -- -Dezephen Walker, also taking a visit to Nebraska.
Also saw we are getting a visit from the # 1 player out of Iowa -- a WR Amarion Walker- - Hunter Huggins is suppose to announce on the 15th guess we were in the lead for him- - plus as of this moment JJ Dunnigan has verbally committed to us - long time to go on these guys and you know how they can change their minds at the drop of a hat but the Staff is tearing it up right now
It's almost as if no longer being a joke of a program is appealing to recruits š¤
@Jhawk69 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
It's almost as if no longer being a joke of a program is appealing to recruits š¤
PT available, proven they can develop guys to the NFL, financial investments in the program, and a coach who understands what it takes to win at this level while demanding it from fans and boosters.
I really think you see a Jayhawks team in the playoffs if LL stays here long term. Optimistic, yes. But with this conference the way it is, anyone could win it any given season.
@BShark said in Offseason Roster Thread:
I really like our defense.
The front 7 on paper looks fantastic. Iām concerned I may have too high of expectations for them. Canāt say DK doesnāt have something to work with this season.
KU has the 2nd best Transfer class in the big 12 and we are getting for it to be pretty late in the processā¦
Kenyan Burnett transferred last minute. Was getting beat out by Hanika in the Sprint if tea leaves are being read.
Really disappointing. I thought him and Hanika could coexist.
Thatās a bummer. Those 12 personnel sets wouldāve feasted.
That loss hurts, big loss. highest rated they had coming in the said kinda sucks but Lance will be fine I'm sure
Only two big 12 teams on that list. Maybe, I struggle to recognize the current Big12 teams - limited shared history.
