Pay Heed: The transfer portal haul brings new energy to Kansas football 2026 outlook
Nick Springer and Kevin Flaherty break down the latest transfer portal commitments that have signed with KU football. The guys discuss positions of need, what's next, and names to watch.
After a trying 5-7 season in 2025, following back-to-back bowl game appearances for just the second time in school history, head coach Lance Leipold is doing what he can to get his team back on the right trajectory.
And he is using the transfer portal to achieve his goal.
The Jayhawks have added several former three-star prospects, and others, such as:
Eamon Smalls, defensive tackle, UAB
Jibriel Conde, defensive tackle, Grand Valley State
Landyn Watson, linebacker, Kentucky
Connor Stroh, offensive lineman, Texas
Jalen Dupree, running back, Colorado State
Quincy Davis, linebacker, New Mexico State
Jaron Willis, linebacker, South Carolina
Tre’Von McAlpine, defensive lineman, Tulane
David Santiago, edge, Michigan State
Jaden Harris, safety, Georgia
It appears Leipold is stocking up on defensive talent, looking to boost what ailed them for much of 2025. The team discusses that and what still needs to be done to get back in the thick of the Big 12.