Building It the Right Way: Inside KU Football’s Recruiting Blueprint
Verbal Commitment dives deep into Lance Leipold’s philosophy, local talent, and the relationships shaping Kansas’ future
What does Kansas football actually look for when recruiting? Not just stars, speed, or offers — but habits, discipline, and belief.
On this special National Signing Day episode of Verbal Commitment on KCSN, hosts Kevin Flaherty and Ryan Wallace break down KU’s latest recruiting and transfer classes before sitting down with Kansas Director of Scouting Billy Bonneau for an in-depth conversation on how the Jayhawks are building their program from the inside out.
Bonneau offers rare insight into Lance Leipold’s recruiting philosophy, explaining why showing up early, doing the small things right, and competing every day matter just as much as raw talent. The discussion digs into KU’s emphasis on protecting its backyard, evaluating local prospects early, and building genuine relationships that last — even when initial recruiting battles don’t go Kansas’ way.
The episode also explores KU’s work in the trenches, the calculated risk and upside of adding Dylan Edwards, the growing importance of preferred walk-ons, and how Andy Kotelnicki’s creativity helps shape roster construction on offense.
If you want to understand why Kansas is recruiting the way it is — and how those decisions fit a long-term vision — this episode delivers real context straight from the source.