Kansas football transfer portal tracker: News developments on Jan. 11
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LAWRENCE β The Division I transfer portal window for college football is open from Jan. 2 through Jan. 16, and that means Sunday is another opportunity for Kansas football to build its 2026 roster.
The Jayhawks have added a pair of new commitments recently. One is Carter Moses, a tight end from Albany. The other is Kasen Carpenter, an offensive lineman from Oklahoma State.
Follow along for more updates in this transfer portal window about KU, which ended up at 5-7 in 2025, with transfer ratings as outlined by 247Sports.
Kansas football transfer portal additions
Carter Moses (3-star tight end from Albany)
Letβs work! #RockChalk π΄π΅ pic.twitter.com/DWfIxhAXzu
β Carter Moses (@cartermoses11) January 10, 2026
Kasen Carpenter (Offensive lineman from Oklahoma State)
ROCK CHALKπ΅π΄ @CoachAgpalsapic.twitter.com/K81fXYsYcq
β Kasen Carpenter (@kasen_carpenter) January 10, 2026
Matthew Gill (Punter)
Letβs get to work. π΅π‘π΄@KU_Football@AKApuntingpic.twitter.com/9pwwyYqZb5
β Matthew Gill (@MattGillAKA) January 9, 2026
Jailen Butler (3-star tight end from Old Dominion)
Iβm Home π‘ #rockchalk π΅π΄ pic.twitter.com/1xJZhg17bq
β Jailen Butler 6β4 245 TE Grad Transfer (@Jroc3x) January 9, 2026
Jibreel Al-Amin (Linebacker from Marshall)
ROCK CHALK!!π΄π΅ pic.twitter.com/LoRXijUlva
β πππππππ ππ-ππππ (@itzrealjay) January 9, 2026
Martin Connington (Kicker from Michigan State)
Rock Chalk! pic.twitter.com/rlcNmRTBtU
β Martin Connington (@MartinConningt4) January 9, 2026
Nick Morrow (Offensive lineman from California)
BREAKING: The Jayhawks have picked up a commitment from Nick Morrow.
The starting tackle from Cal is expected to enroll in a couple weeks and be on campus for spring football. #kufball
MORE: https://t.co/nKstmZlSgipic.twitter.com/94shrRBf33
β JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) January 9, 2026
Rino Monteforte (Long snapper from California)
One last rideβοΈThank You Jesusβ€οΈ#RockChalk@KU_Football@CoachDeWeen@CoachOnatolupic.twitter.com/3YdPQwHUVT
β Rino Monteforte (@RinoMonteforte1) January 9, 2026
Elijah Cannon (Cornerback from Mississippi State)
Go Jayhawks π @KU_Football lets work! pic.twitter.com/BrW9yHwZDh
β ec (@_elijahCannon) January 8, 2026
Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman (3-star safety from Iowa State)
ROCK CHALK!πβ€οΈ pic.twitter.com/ij2xPFFaMT
β khijohnn cummings-coleman (@khijohnn) January 8, 2026
Daveon Crouch (3-star linebacker from Boston College)
BREAKING: Daveon “Bam” Crouch has committed to KU per his agent Kyle Logan (@kylelogan2221).
Crouch had 77 tackles at Boston College last season. He was injured this year and was chosen a team captain. KU on the board with another quality LB. #kufball
LINK:β¦ pic.twitter.com/nUPIwqQgjH
β JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) January 8, 2026
Roman Pearson (Defensive back from Ball State)
Rock Chalk! pic.twitter.com/8Oz0V0fqh0
β Roman Pearson (@RomanPearson8) January 8, 2026
Trezelle Jenkins Jr. (3-star interior offensive lineman from Wayne State)
All Glory to God!! #RockChalk@KU_Football@CoachAgpalsapic.twitter.com/MhrS2xhUAL
β Trezelle Jenkins Jr (@Tree_td) January 8, 2026
Nik McMillan (3-star wide receiver from Buffalo)
Kansas has landed a commitment from Buffalo transfer WR Nik McMillan, his agent @glose_matt tells ESPN. https://t.co/BIvVWw6A9N
β Max Olson (@max_olson) January 8, 2026
Christian Pritchett (Defensive back from Georgia Tech)
AGTG! pic.twitter.com/QfA1tJI9PA
β Christian Pritchett (@c_pritchett24) January 8, 2026
Yasin Willis (3-star running back from Syracuse)
Kansas has signed Syracuse running back transfer Yasin Willis, @chris_hummer and I have learned.
Was Syracuseβs starting running back this season. Ran for 558 yards in nine games this season. pic.twitter.com/AZG6X4wlgg
β Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 7, 2026
David Santiago (3-star edge from Michigan State)
Rock Chalk! pic.twitter.com/AqN8GNrDAP
β David Santiago (@davidsantiiagoo) January 7, 2026
Tre’Von McAlpine (3-star defensive lineman from Tulane)
Last ride π΅π΄ @CoachPanagos@CoachLeipold@ZCardenezpic.twitter.com/jvwbv9agVj
β Trevon Mcalpine (@Thekvng10) January 6, 2026
Jaden Harris (safety from Georgia)
Former Georgia safety Jaden Harris announced on Instagram that he has committed to KU. He had six tackles this year and previously played at Miami. pic.twitter.com/U7rxzcyLjo
β Henry Greenstein (@HenryGreenstein) January 5, 2026
Jaron Willis (3-star linebacker from South Carolina)
NEW: Kansas has landed a commitment from South Carolina transfer Jaron Willis. #KUfball
More: https://t.co/OGgVHyPQokpic.twitter.com/n59csDjv6e
β Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 5, 2026
Quincy Davis (3-star linebacker from New Mexico State)
Rock Chalk. @CoachSimpspic.twitter.com/WdYDN7rJBu
β Quincy Davis (@qdavisss) January 5, 2026
Jalen Dupree (3-star running back from Colorado State)
Iβm home letβs work!! @KU_Football@YMAPAAsportspic.twitter.com/Kz2JhqT9Iy
β Jalen Dupree (@JalenDupree02) January 5, 2026
Connor Stroh (3-star interior offensive lineman from Texas)
Rock Chalk pic.twitter.com/kIhSnzAUN4
β Connor Stroh (@stroh_connor) January 5, 2026
Landyn Watson (3-star linebacker from Kentucky)
Letβs Work ! @KU_Football@DKMcDonald1@CoachSimps@CoachLeipold#RockChalkpic.twitter.com/aqPREegKG2
β Landyn Watson (@landynwatson) January 4, 2026
Eamon Smalls (3-star defensive lineman from UAB)
Kansas has landed a commitment from UAB defensive line transfer Eamon Smalls, his agents @david_benzaken and @IanGrutman tell me and @chris_hummer.
The 6-foot-2, 310-pound Smalls (@EamonSmalls) recorded 50 tackles this season for UAB. pic.twitter.com/riyJcNXiwS
β Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 4, 2026
Jibriel Conde (3-star defensive lineman from Grand Valley State) β KU lists him as a defensive tackle
SIGNEDβοΈ
Jibriel Conde | Defensive Tackle | Ypsilanti, Michigan#RockChalk x @Jibriel_condepic.twitter.com/NwNTbaZDxW
β Kansas Football (@KU_Football) December 4, 2025
Kansas football transfer portal departures
Dean Miller (defensive end)
β Dean Miller (@DeanMiller25) January 10, 2026
Jalen Dye (safety)
Defensive backs Jalen Dye and Devin Dye have entered the transfer portal, per a source.
Both players exhausted their eligibility with KU in 2025 and went through senior day. Their JUCO experience could yield an extra year if a waiver is passed for former JUCO players. Butβ¦
β Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 7, 2026
Devin Dye (safety)
Defensive backs Jalen Dye and Devin Dye have entered the transfer portal, per a source.
Both players exhausted their eligibility with KU in 2025 and went through senior day. Their JUCO experience could yield an extra year if a waiver is passed for former JUCO players. Butβ¦
β Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 7, 2026
Joseph Sipp Jr. (linebacker) β Committed to FAU
β JOSEPH SIPP JR π¦ (@JosephSipp) January 10, 2026
Jacoby Davis (cornerback)
Source: The portal opened at midnight and here are the KU players who have officially entered so far. #kufball
PORTAL:https://t.co/1zWtvqsfBgpic.twitter.com/rWqH54ICrR
β JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) January 2, 2026
Dylan Brooks (defensive end)
KU players Dylan Brooks and Jaidyn Doss have officially entered the transfer portal, per a source. #KUfball
β Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 2, 2026
Jaidyn Doss (wide receiver)
β Jaidyn Doss (@JaidynDoss) January 6, 2026
Carter Lavrusky (offensive lineman)
Kansas offensive lineman Carter Lavrusky is entering the transfer portal, his reps @AthleteAsset tell @chris_hummer.
The 6-foot-6, 325-pound tackle played in two games this season. Lavrusky has three years of eligibility remaining.https://t.co/RmOvCztK8Zpic.twitter.com/VdWnFYYqbJ
β 247Sports Transfer Portal (@247SportsPortal) January 2, 2026
Trey Lathan (3-star linebacker)
I will be entering the transfer portalππΏ.
4STELLA
β Trey Lathan (@treylathan5) January 1, 2026
Tyler Mercer (3-star interior offensive lineman) β KU lists him as an offensive lineman β committed to Oklahoma State
Thank you Kansas! pic.twitter.com/96njtHaFKO
β Tyler Mercer (@_tylermercer) January 1, 2026
Harry Stewart III (running back) β committed to Boise State
π𧑠https://t.co/dvRZUVXHgl
β Harry Stewart III (@hstewartiii) January 9, 2026
Caleb Redd (3-star edge) β KU lists him as a defensive end
Kansas EDGE Caleb Redd tells @On3sports that he plans to enter the Transfer Portal.
He has 3 years of eligibility left. @JayhawkSlanthttps://t.co/9YyELXn0Dq
β ChadSimmons (@ChadSimmons_) December 23, 2025
Aundre Gibson (3-star cornerback) β committed to Northern Arizona
Wassup crib letβs do it !!ππ pic.twitter.com/cQFyJiNjOt
β Aundre Gibson (@NoLimitDre21) January 6, 2026
David McComb (3-star quarterback)
Grateful for every moment as a Jayhawk. Excited to see what God has in store! https://t.co/ARLx30vl13
β David McComb (@David_McComb8) December 19, 2025
Kene Anene (3-star interior offensive lineman) β KU lists him as an offensive lineman β committed to North Dakota State
𦬠pic.twitter.com/tMbAXPGE0C
β Kene Anene (@AneneKene) January 6, 2026
Laquan Robinson (3-star safety)
Kansas DB Laquan Robinson plans to enter the portal, his rep @Knick31Kaisaun tells @chris_hummer.
Robinson spent last season at Auburn. He was the No. 2 JUCO safety in the 2024 class.https://t.co/ppQAh5cBW9pic.twitter.com/wOYGd7w0P8
β 247Sports Transfer Portal (@247SportsPortal) December 17, 2025
Jameel Croft Jr. (3-star cornerback) β committed to Charlotte
BLESSINGS ON BLESSINGS
READY TO LEAD AND WIN
ELEVATING ALL 2026οΏΌοΏΌ pic.twitter.com/7J2SXNgY4Sβ πππ¦πππ₯ βππβ ππ«π¨ππ ππ«. (@J2Croft) January 4, 2026
Logan Brantley (3-star linebacker) β committed to Boise State
Iβm home letβs work!! @BroncoSportsFB@b3lievesportspic.twitter.com/Gk4s5GsLvt
β Logan Brantley π₯·π½ (@LoganBrantley4) January 5, 2026
Greydon Grimes (3-star offensive tackle) β KU lists him as an offensive lineman β Committed to Appalachian State
Proverbs 16:9 #GoApppic.twitter.com/Ysn6cTnrNY
β Greydon Grimes (@GreydonGrimes) January 10, 2026
Jon Jon Kamara (3-star linebacker) β committed to Wisconsin
Letβs do it! 𦑠pic.twitter.com/47I4Ndx2dB
β Jon Jon Kamara (@JKamara_28) January 5, 2026
Lyrik Rawls (3-star safety) β committed to Arizona State
BREAKING: Kansas transfer safety Lyrik Rawls has Committed to Arizona State, his agent tells @On3Sports
The 6β1 205 S totaled 72 tackles, 7 PBU, & 1 INT this season
Heβll have 1 year of eligibility left
Repped by @coachzwillhttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhSpic.twitter.com/Blfh5o8AP0
β Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 8, 2026
Damani Maxson (3-star safety)
Iβve officially entered the transfer portal. Hungry for a new opportunity to grow, compete, and contribute at the highest level. Letβs work. https://t.co/zqQaOvqWLK
β Damani Maxson (@DamaniMaxson) December 10, 2025
Jaden Hamm (tight end) β committed to Arkansas State
Itβs time π΄πΊ@WithLMGpic.twitter.com/zEbKJ5ic5T
β Jaden Hamm (@JadenHamm) January 7, 2026
Bryce Cohoon (wide receiver)
I will be entering the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining
5A 100m and 200m State Champion@WithLMGpic.twitter.com/j78vS7AiHGβ Bryce Cohoon (@Bryce_Cohoon9) December 5, 2025
JaCorey Stewart (linebacker) β committed to FIU
Bringing in a PLAYMAKER to the linebacker room πΏ
Heβs ready to shock the world @jacorey___18 π― pic.twitter.com/TQhPXZdyqm
β FIU Football (@FIUFootball) January 7, 2026
Johnny Thompson Jr. (running back)
Thank you for your support Jayhawk Nation! pic.twitter.com/UtdKANLQAO
β Johnny Thompson Jr. (@johnnythompsonj) December 4, 2025
Efren Jasso (punter)
I will be entering the portal this upcoming window!
Here is my practice film from this year.
Game film from last year available in bio! @CMKicking@CodyMandell_
(Film is rollouts and traditional punts) pic.twitter.com/AWi6QLlkFBβ Efren A Jasso (@7aasso) December 2, 2025
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He was the 2022 National Sports Media Associationβs sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas. Contact him at jmguskey@gannett.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas football transfer portal tracker: News developments on Jan. 11
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