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Big addition: Former Alabama lineman Charles Baldwin now practicing at KU
Pair of Crimson Tide transfers part of Kansas rebuild
The number of Jayhawks practicing at Kansas football preseason camp only grew by one Monday morning at Memorial Stadium, but given the size of new offensive lineman Charles Baldwin, the roster felt significantly altered for the better. By Benton Smith
Louisiana native Tony Hull making KU feel like home
RBs coach wants to bring in more recruits from SEC country
Kansas running backs coach Tony Hull knows that he has a challenge ahead of him as he begins his first season of working at the collegiate level, but it is not a situation that the mild-mannered Louisiana native is nervous about. His first five months on David Beaty's staff have gone smoothly, as he has learned the ins and outs of Big 12 football, while also helping the program make huge recruiting strides in his home state. By Chris Duderstadt
Prep kicker Liam Jones commits to Kansas
In Lawrence to watch football practice a few days after receiving a scholarship offer from Kansas, kicker Liam Jones didn’t waste any further time contemplating his decision. The Chocktaw High (Okla.) senior told David Beaty and his staff in person he accepted the opportunity, prompting Jones to tweet out the news later in the evening. By Benton Smith
Charles Baldwin — another former Alabama football player — transferring to KU
While the Kansas football team opened preseason camp this week, its coaches have been just as busy off the field, building the roster for the future. On Friday, for the second time in less than 24 hours, KU landed a former Alabama player, via transfer. By Benton Smith
Former Alabama WR Daylon Charlot announces transfer to KU
Earlier this week, wide receiver Daylon Charlot announced he was leaving the powerhouse football program at Alabama. On Thursday evening, he surprised Kansas fans by tweeting out his decision to join David Beaty and the Jayhawks. By Benton Smith
Denzell Evans and Mike Lee added to KU football roster
While every member of the Kansas football team reported to campus Wednesday for the first day of the Jayhawks’ preseason camp, two players in particular stood out as welcome arrivals. By Benton Smith
Notebook: KU coaches have new recruiting tool with updated social media rules
Earlier this summer, Kansas football coach David Beaty became an instant hit in the college football Twitterverse when Class of 2017 recruit Reggie Roberson posted a video of Beaty riding around on a so-called hoverboard, while asking the Texas receiver whether other coaches could match Beaty’s balancing and navigation skills. As of this week, Beaty and the rest of his staff have more ways to win over potential players via social media. By Benton Smith
Derby receiver picks Jayhawks over Wildcats
Derby senior Kenyon Tabor drew offers from both of his home state’s Big 12 football programs, but when it came time for the 6-foot-3 pass-catching weapon to make an oral commitment Tuesday afternoon, he picked Kansas over Kansas State. By Benton Smith
Former KU commitment and 3-star DB Akayleb Evans picks Tulsa
The Kansas football program’s strong recruiting stretch took a small hit this week, when three-star Texas defensive back Akayleb Evans announced he was de-committing. By Matt Tait
James joins Jayhawks’ Louisiana pipeline
Kansas’ Memorial Stadium may sit 811 miles from the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, city limits, but, to three-star defensive end Troy James, it felt closer than that. By Matt Tait
KU Football lands second D-End commitment of the day
Three-star prospect Troy James becomes 4th player from Louisiana to commit to Kansas
Troy James, a three-star defensive end from Baton Rouge, announced on Twitter around 5 p.m. Tuesday that he was orally committing to Kansas.
Former Hawaii defensive end commits to KU football
Garden City-bound defensive end Jamie Tago, a 6-foot-3, 250-pound prospect originally from Hawaii on Tuesday orally committed to KU. By Matt Tait
Chicago DB Robert Topps picks KU
Marist High prospect becomes KU's 6th 3-star commitment in 2017 class so far
Late Monday night, roughly 12 hours after learning about an oral commitment from McKinney, Texas safety Akayleb Evans earlier in the day, Kansas football coach David Beaty and company picked up another commitment from a 3-star defensive back.
KU football adds another 3-star commitment
The Kansas football program picked up another three-star commitment on Wednesday, marking a big day for both the player and the program. By Matt Tait
Jayhawks land in-state offensive lineman
Joey Gilbertson, a 6-foot-4, 290-pound tackle from Wichita’s Northwest High, on Monday announced via Twitter that he had orally committed to KU. By Matt Tait
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