Signed in December
Height/Weight: 6-4, 305
Position: OL
Hometown: Kingman
Last school: Butler Community College in El Dorado.
Picked KU over: Florida State, Illinois
Notable: Played left tackle at Butler, but expected to move to guard at KU. : Recruited at Illinois by Ed Warinner, who has since accepted a job as KU’s offensive coordinator. : One of several Butler players to sign with Division-I schools mid-year.
Height/Weight: 6-1, 200
Position: S
Hometown: Houston
Last school: Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas
Picked KU over: Baylor, Iowa State, Hawaii, TCU
Notable: Played three seasons at Navarro, including a red-shirt year. : Played strong safety at Navarro and is expected to stay at that position at KU. : With the loss of Jerome Kemp, Resby could compete for the starting job right away.
Height/Weight: 5-11, 190
Position: CB
Hometown: Hartwell, Ga.
Last school: Butler Community College in El Dorado.
Picked KU over: Iowa State, Memphis
Notable: Played wide receiver his first year at Butler before switching to defense. : Originally intended to go to Gardner-Webb out of high school before opting for the junior-college route. : Had six interceptions in 2006, and will help with KU’s depth issues at cornerback.
Signed Wednesday
Height/Weight: 6-0, 175
Position: Athlete
Hometown: Haven
Last school: Haven High
Picked KU over: Colorado State, Tulsa, Kansas State
Notable: Sleeper recruit who shined at KU’s summer camp to earn a scholarship offer. : Played quarterback at Haven, put could move to the defensive secondary at KU. : Standout on a talent-deficient Haven team that went 0-9.
Height/Weight: 6-1, 200
Position: RB
Hometown: Jacksonville, Texas
Last school: Jacksonville High
Picked KU over: Iowa, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Kansas State
Notable: Rated as the 33rd-best running back prospect in the country by Rivals.com. : A two-time all-district selection for Jacksonville. : Joins Brian Murphy as the only two tailbacks in the class.
Height/Weight: 6-2, 185
Hometown: Cedar Hill, Texas
Last school: Cedar Hill High
Picked KU over: Boise St., Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU
Notable: Cedar Hill’s leading receiver, catching 37 passes for 707 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Longhorns last season. : Helped Cedar Hill to a 16-0 record and Class 5A Division II state title. : Caught four passes for 54 yards in the title game, including a 20-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.
Height/Weight: 5-11, 185
Position: DB
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
Last school: East Central High
Picked KU over: Tulsa
Notable: Helped East Central to a 25-2 record the last two seasons, including a Class 5A state title in 2005. : Had 19 interceptions the last two seasons at East Central, including a state-best 12 in ’05. :
Height/Weight: 5-11, 265
Position: DT
Hometown: Houston
Last school: Yates High
Picked KU over: Baylor, Houston
Notable: One of Yates’ top interior linemen for a team that went 10-3. : Was one of KU’s first commitments, choosing to attend Kansas last July.
Height/Weight: 6-2, 215
Position: LB
Hometown: College Station, Texas
Last school: A&M Consolidated High
Picked KU over: Oklahoma State, Baylor, Tulsa
Notable: Graduated at high school a semester early and enrolled at Kansas last month. : Lettered just two seasons at A&M Consolidated after starting high school undersized. : Now bulked up to 215 pounds to go with 4.5 40-yard dash speed.
Height/Weight: 6-3, 230
Position: FB
Hometown: Sedgwick
Last school: Sedgwick High
Picked KU over: Air Force, Colorado State
Notable: Ran for 1,769 yards for Sedgwick, which finished 4-5. : Also doubles as a linebacker, and earned numerous postseason honors for both positions. : Also an elite wrestler in the heavyweight division.
Height/Weight: 6-0, 180
Position: Athlete
Hometown: Bixby, Okla.
Last school: Bixby High
Picked KU over: Colorado State, Iowa State, Wyoming, Tulsa, Central MIchigan
Notable: Could play cornerback, safety or wide receiver for Kansas. : Uncle played at Tulsa under Bill Young, now KU’s defensive coordinator. : Also a standout basketball player at Bixby.
Height/Weight: 6-3, 301
Position: C
Hometown: Dallas
Last school: Carter High
Picked KU over: Texas A&M, Texas Tech, TCU, Arizona
Notable: Member of the Class 5A, District 11 first team. : Helped Carter to a 9-3 record playing both center and defensive line. : Committed to Kansas on New Year’s Day.
Height/Weight: 6-4, 200
Position: K
Hometown: Oklahoma City
Last school: Putnam City North High
Picked KU over: Western Michigan, Harvard
Notable: Kicked off the ground his senior year to better prepare himself for college. : Hit 25 of 30 field goals in his high school career, and could double as a punter if needed. : Likely will red-shirt his first season in Lawrence.
Height/Weight: 6-4, 255
Position: DE
Hometown: Jefferson City, Mo.
Last school: Jefferson City High
Picked KU over: Illinois, Ball State
Notable: Impressed during summer camps and accepted an offer after his official visit in December. : Played defensive line alongside Terrell Resonno, a Missouri commit.
Height/Weight: 6-4, 215
Position: DE
Hometown: Jenks, Okla.
Last school: Jenks High
Picked KU over: Tulsa
Notable: Helped Jenks to a 13-1 record and state championship last year. : A Class 6A, District 4 All-District team. : Doubled as a tight end.
Height/Weight: 5-10, 180
Position: Athlete
Hometown: Muskogee, Okla.
Last school: Muskogee High
Picked KU over: Air Force, Iowa State
Notable: Played quarterback for Muskogee High, throwing for 985 yards and 13 touchdowns. : Also rushed for 621 yards and seven scores. : Played most his senior season with a torn MCL. : Projects as a wide receiver at Kansas, and could possibly return kicks.
Height/Weight: 5-9, 165
Position: RB
Hometown: Lawrence
Last school: Free State High
Picked KU over: Kansas State, Oklahoma State
Notable: Rushed for 1,095 yards and 17 touchdowns for the 11-1 Firebirds in 2006, despite being hobbled by an ankle injury during district play. : Started at running back for Free State for three years, and projects as a “scat back” at the collegiate level. : Joins twin brother, Ryan, at Kansas.
Height/Weight: 5-10, 170
Position: WR/CB
Hometown: Lawrence
Last school: Free State High
Picked KU over: Kansas State, Iowa, Oklahoma State
Notable: As Free State’s starting quarterback, Murphy passed for 1,863 yards and rushed for 1,084 more in leading the Firebirds to an 11-1 record. : His 2,947 total yards led the Sunflower League. : Committed to Kansas early last summer and was quickly joined by twin brother Brian.
Height/Weight: 6-6, 315
Position: OL
Hometown: Painesville, Ohio
Last school: Harvey High
Picked KU over: Illinois, Toledo, Bowling Green
Notable: Missed his entire junior season in high school because of a foot injury. : Played offensive and defensive tackle for Harvey as a senior. : Also a standout basketball player.
Height/Weight: 6-4, 220
Position: LB
Hometown: Los Fresnos, Texas
Last school: Los Fresnos High
Picked KU over: Arizona State
Notable: Committed to Arizona State, visited Kansas a week later and changed his mind. : Compiled 154 tackles, seven sacks and five forced fumbles in 2006, gaining the reputation as a hard hitter. : The Texas Class 5A, District 32 co-defensive player of the year.
Height/Weight: 6-4, 205
Position: QB
Hometown: St. Louis
Last school: Riverview Gardens High
Picked KU over: University of Indiana
Notable: Had 1,549 yards passing and 21 touchdowns, completing 61.7 percent of his throws. : Also rushed for 1,087 yards and 11 touchdowns, and intercepted seven passes doubling as a defensive back.
Height/Weight: 6-3, 185
Position: WR
Hometown: Houston
Last school: Klein Forest High
Picked KU over: Arizona State, Iowa State
Notable: Had 37 catches for 685 yards and 10 touchdowns for Klein Forest, which finished 9-3. : Picked Kansas late in the recruiting process.
