Kansas football’s official roster got its first real refresh since spring, and the update brought 15 newcomers into the fold.
The latest version kept the returning players’ listed heights and weights unchanged, but it did add a fresh group of names after months without an official adjustment. The only player taken off the spring roster was Jaden Nickens, who left the program to concentrate on his basketball career. KU is expected to roll out a full roster update when camp opens in August.
This batch is a mix of the final pieces from the 2026 high school class, expected preferred walk-ons and one JUCO addition. Kansas included its six remaining signees from that class: Robert Reddick, Draeden Punt, Kaden Moody, Malachi Mills, Kevin Sullivan and Nakwaine Carter. The Jayhawks also listed eight projected PWOs - Connor Hanika, Parker Schwarz, Jack Reeves, Xander Blasing, Ben Shipley, Wyatt Brungardt Marco Mohajir and Max Manske - along with JUCO transfer Jalen Atkins.
Atkins is listed as a freshman on the official roster, but there’s a wrinkle there. He was listed as a redshirt freshman at Coffeyville C.C. last fall, so he is likely entering his third season of eligibility this fall.
Here’s the full list of newcomers added in the update:
20 Connor Hanika, quarterback, 6' 2'', 165, Fr.
26 Robert Reddick, cornerback, 6' 2'', 175, Fr.
30 Parker Schwarz, linebacker, 6' 1'', 230, Fr.
30 Jack Reeves, running back, 6' 0'', 190, Fr.
32 Xander Blasing, linebacker, 6' 2'', 220, Fr.
33 Ben Shipley, punter, 6' 5'', 215, Fr.
50 Wyatt Brungardt, defensive end, 6' 5'', 235, Fr.
53 Draeden Punt, defensive end, 6' 7'', 220, Fr.
53 Kaden Moody, offensive line, 6' 6'', 300, Fr.
58 Marco Mohajir, offensive line, 6' 1'', 270, Fr.
68 Max Manske, offensive line, 6' 3'', 240, Fr.
77 Malachi Mills, offensive line, 6' 5'', 295, Fr.
88 Kevin Sullivan, tight end, 6' 6'', 220, Fr.
92 Nakwaine Carter, defensive tackle, 6' 1'', 270, Fr.
98 Jalen Atkins, defensive tackle, 6' 3'', 270, Fr.
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