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As the Kansas football program transitions into the Lance Leipold era, the Jayhawks lost one of their previous recruits for the Class of 2022.
Cory Hendrix, a high school offensive tackle from College Station, Texas, announced Sunday his plans to further explore his options.
“After talking with my family, I’ve decided to decommit from the University of Kansas,” Hendrix wrote on Twitter. “My recruitment is now 100% open.”
The change came a little less than two months after Hendrix committed to KU in early March.
Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals, Hendrix, who was recruited by first-year KU offensive line coach Lee Grimes, reportedly also had scholarship offers from 13 other programs, including Baylor, Iowa State, Kentucky, Michigan State, Arizona State, Georgia Tech and Houston.
As of now, the Jayhawks still have six high school juniors committed to the program. Houston Thomas, a three-star tight end and prep teammates of Hendrix, committed to KU on April 4, after former head coach Les Miles left and while interim head coach Emmett Jones was in charge. Thomas also was recruited by Grimes.
Nikki Taylor, an athlete from Alabama, also committed in April, while Jones was the interim head coach.
The other four prospects in the program’s 2022 class initially committed to KU while Miles was still the head coach.
(Rivals rankings)
• Dewuan Mack — 3-star Missouri DB
• Caldra Williford — 3-star Missouri DB
• Xavion Brice — 3-star Texas WR
• Jacobe Chester — 3-star Texas athlete
• Houston Thomas — 3-star Texas TE
• Nikki Taylor — Alabama athlete
Comments
Jeff Coffman 1 year, 1 month ago
Not surprising and will be missed, but I'm sure Leipold will find at least 1 RB. He will get recruiting going and I think will have a solid 2022 class.
Remember also a lot have committed to KU over the years in a non binging fashion with intent never to sign. I'm not sure this is the case for this guy.
Brett McCabe 1 year, 1 month ago
That hurts a little bit.
One of the key advantages of hiring a sitting head coach is his ability to bring some key staff with him. The sooner the better in regards to recruiting, and getting this thing straightened out. Hoping for some announcements tomorrow.
Dirk Medema 1 year, 1 month ago
That definitely hurts, because we need plenty of help on the OL.
Jerry Walker 1 year, 1 month ago
It doesn't bother me one bit. Its better to get rid of a quitter sooner rather than later.
Edward Daub 1 year, 1 month ago
My favorite Hendrix was Jimi!
Cory should have waited at least to see whether Grimes stays on as the new Offensive Line Coach.
Cory just put the "cart before the horse", in my opinion.
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