Football

Bangally Kamara signs with Vikings after minicamp tryout

Former Kansas linebacker Bangally Kamara has signed with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced on Monday. Kamara went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft but apparently made enough of an impression at the Vikings’ minicamp to earn a roster spot based on his tryout performance. Minnesota ...

Several former KU players have shots at NFL Draft selections

The NFL Draft can be exceptionally difficult to predict. In the days leading up to last year’s draft, after Kansas had graduated a memorable and extremely talented senior class, it appeared a virtual certainty that four KU players would get selected, matching the program’s high-water mark ...

In the mood for spring football? This UFL team features 3 former Jayhawks

A new franchise in the United Football League has gone heavy on Lance Leipold-era Kansas football players in constructing its roster. The Louisville Kings, who will kick off their inaugural season against the Birmingham Stallions on Friday at 8 p.m. at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, ...

Trio of Jayhawks invited to NFL Combine

Updated 3:16 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026: Former Kansas football players Enrique Cruz Jr., Jalon Daniels and Emmanuel Henderson Jr. are among the 319 NFL hopefuls invited to the Scouting Combine, the league announced on Wednesday morning. Each of the three players, alongside numerous other ...

Pair of former Jayhawks earn Super Bowl rings

Two former Kansas football players earned Super Bowl rings as members of the victorious Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks’ 29-13 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, meant a happy ending to the rookie seasons of offensive linemen ...

Nine former KU players selected in UFL’s multi-day draft

Nine former Jayhawks will have the opportunity to play spring football this year if they so choose. Quarterback Jason Bean, offensive tackle Earl Bostick Jr., linebacker JB Brown, cornerback Mello Dotson, tight end Mason Fairchild, linebacker Kyron Johnson, wide receiver Kwamie Lassiter II, ...

KU will be represented in NFL playoffs

The NFL playoffs will feature several former Kansas football players this year, including a couple who played extensively for their respective teams throughout the 2025 season. Guard Dominick Puni locked down a spot on the line all year for the San Francisco 49ers, the No. 6 seed in the NFC, ...