Ahead of Kansas’ week-zero season opener against Fresno State on Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, head coach Lance Leipold announced KU’s first depth chart of the 2025 season.
Offense
Quarterback: Jalon Daniels; Cole Ballard; Isaiah Marshall
Running back: Daniel Hishaw Jr.; Leshon Williams
Wide receiver: Doug Emilien OR Cam Pickett
Wide receiver: Emmanuel Henderson Jr.; Bryce Cohoon
Wide receiver: Keaton Kubecka OR Levi Wentz
Tight end: DeShawn Hanika OR Carson Bruhn OR Boden Groen OR Leyton Cure
Left tackle: Calvin Clements; Jack Tanner
Left guard: Amir Herring OR Tavake Tuikolovatu
Center: Bryce Foster; Tyler Mercer
Right guard: Kobe Baynes; James Livingston
Right tackle: Nolan Gorczyca OR Enrique Cruz Jr.
Defense
Defensive end: Dean Miller; Leroy Harris III or Dak Brinkley
Defensive tackle: D.J. Withers; Blake Herold; Marcus Calvin
Defensive tackle: Tommy Dunn Jr.; Kenean Caldwell
Defensive end: Justice Finkley; Alex Bray
Hawk: Jayson Gilliom; Syeed Gibbs; Mason Ellis
Linebacker: Bangally Kamara; Jon Jon Kamara
Linebacker: Trey Lathan; Joe Sipp Jr.; Logan Brantley
Cornerback: Jalen Todd; Jahlil Hurley
Safety: Taylor Davis; Devin Dye
Safety: Lyrik Rawls; Mason Ellis; Jalen Dye
Cornerback: Austin Alexander; D.J. Graham II
Special teams
Kickoff specialist: Laith Marjan; Dane Efird
Placekicker: Laith Marjan; Dane Efird
Punter: Finn Lappin; Grayden Addison
Long snapper: Emory Duggar; Hollis Moeller
Punt returner: Tate Nagy; Keaton Kubecka
Kick returner: Emmanuel Henderson Jr.; Cam Pickett
Holder: Grayden Addison; Finn Lappin
