In advance of Kansas’ season opener against Long Island on Friday at 7 p.m., KU released its first depth chart of the 2026 campaign.
Offense
Quarterback: Isaiah Marshall; Cole Ballard; Chase Jenkins
Running back: Dylan Edwards OR Yasin Willis; Jalen Dupree
Tight end: Carson Bruhn; Jailen Butler; Carter Moses
Wide receiver: Cam Pickett; Tate Nagy
Wide receiver: Nik McMillan; Bryson Hayes
Wide receiver: Nahzae Cox OR Keaton Kubecka
Left tackle: Calvin Clements; Antonio Wilson
Left guard: Amir Herring; DeAndre Harper
Center: Kasen Carpenter; Anderson Kopp
Right guard: Tavake Tuikolovatu; Connor Stroh; James Livingston
Right tackle: Nick Morrow; Jack Tanner
Defense
Defensive end: Leroy Harris III; Dak Brinkley; Garrett Martin
Defensive tackle: Blake Herold; Marcus Calvin
Defensive tackle: Eamon Smalls; Kevin Oatis; Jibriel Conde
Defensive end: Alex Bray; David Santiago
Linebacker: Bam Crouch; Malachi Curvey OR Jibreel Al-Amin
Linebacker: Trey Lathan; Quincy Davis
Hawk: Elijah Cannon; Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman
Cornerback: Jalen Todd; Syeed Gibbs
Cornerback: Austin Alexander; Roman Pearson; Jahlil Hurley
Safety: Taylor Davis; Jaden Harris
Safety: Corey Gordon OR Mason Ellis; Christian Pritchett
Special teams
Kickoff specialist: Dane Efird; Martin Connington
Placekicker: Martin Connington; Dane Efird
Punter: Matt Gill; Ben Shipley
Long snapper: Rino Monteforte; Hollis Moeller
Punt returner: Tate Nagy; Dylan Edwards
Kick returner: Dylan Edwards; Bryson Hayes
Holder: Hollis Moeller; Tate Nagy
