Kansas football transfer portal tracker: Jan. 7 news, developments

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LAWRENCE — The Division I transfer portal window for college football is open from Jan. 2 through Jan. 16, and that means Wednesday is another opportunity for Kansas football to shape its future roster.

On Tuesday, the Jayhawks added a pair of commitments. One was Tre’Von McAlpine, a defensive lineman from Tulane. The other was David Santiago, an edge from Michigan State.

They also saw a pair of players from Kansas‘ roster this past season announced their next college destinations as they leave the program. Redshirt freshman cornerback Aundre Gibson picked Northern Arizona. Sophomore offensive lineman Tyler Mercer picked Oklahoma State.

Follow along for more updates during 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

David Santiago (Edge from Michigan State)

Rock Chalk! pic.twitter.com/AqN8GNrDAP
— David Santiago (@davidsantiiagoo) January 7, 2026

Tre’Von McAlpine (3-star defensive lineman from Tulane)

Last ride 🔵🔴 @CoachPanagos @CoachLeipold @ZCardenez pic.twitter.com/jvwbv9agVj
— 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
— 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/OGgVHyPQok pic.twitter.com/n59csDjv6e
— Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 5, 2026

Quincy Davis (3-star linebacker from New Mexico State)

Rock Chalk. @CoachSimps pic.twitter.com/WdYDN7rJBu
— Quincy Davis (@qdavisss) January 5, 2026

Jalen Dupree (3-star running back from Colorado State)

I’m home let’s work!! @KU_Football @YMAPAAsports pic.twitter.com/Kz2JhqT9Iy
— Jalen Dupree (@JalenDupree02) January 5, 2026

Connor Stroh (3-star interior offensive lineman from Texas)

Rock Chalk pic.twitter.com/kIhSnzAUN4
— Connor Stroh (@stroh_connor) January 5, 2026

Landyn Watson (3-star linebacker from Kentucky)

Let’s Work ! @KU_Football @DKMcDonald1 @CoachSimps @CoachLeipold #RockChalk pic.twitter.com/aqPREegKG2
— 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
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 4, 2026

Jibriel Conde (3-star defensive lineman from Grand Valley State) — KU lists him as a defensive tackle

SIGNED✍️
Jibriel Conde | Defensive Tackle | Ypsilanti, Michigan#RockChalk x @Jibriel_conde pic.twitter.com/NwNTbaZDxW
— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) December 4, 2025

Kansas football transfer portal departures

Joseph Sipp Jr. (linebacker)

Thank you for everything Kansas 💯 https://t.co/lBOOiaz0q6
— JOSEPH SIPP JR 🦍 (@JosephSipp) January 2, 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/1zWtvqsfBg pic.twitter.com/rWqH54ICrR
— 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
— Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 2, 2026

Jaidyn Doss (wide receiver)

pic.twitter.com/K689jXLHTl
— 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/RmOvCztK8Z pic.twitter.com/VdWnFYYqbJ
— 247Sports Transfer Portal (@247SportsPortal) January 2, 2026

Trey Lathan (3-star linebacker)

I will be entering the transfer portal🙏🏿.
4STELLA
— Trey Lathan (@treylathan5) January 1, 2026

Tyler Mercer (offensive lineman) — committed to Oklahoma State

Thank you Kansas! pic.twitter.com/96njtHaFKO
— Tyler Mercer (@_tylermercer) January 1, 2026

Harry Stewart III (running back)

NEW: Kansas RB Harry Stewart plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports.
Stewart totaled 127 yards and a touchdown this season. https://t.co/kSYG7dZ8sR pic.twitter.com/IuctSlYVPp
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) December 23, 2025

Caleb Redd (3-star edge) — 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. @JayhawkSlant https://t.co/9YyELXn0Dq
— ChadSimmons (@ChadSimmons_) December 23, 2025

Aundre Gibson (3-star cornerback) — committed to Northern Arizona

Wassup crib let’s do it !!💛💙 pic.twitter.com/cQFyJiNjOt
— 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
— David McComb (@David_McComb8) December 19, 2025

Kene Anene (3-star interior offensive lineman) — KU lists him as an offensive lineman — committed to North Dakota State

🦬 pic.twitter.com/tMbAXPGE0C
— 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/ppQAh5cBW9 pic.twitter.com/wOYGd7w0P8
— 247Sports Transfer Portal (@247SportsPortal) December 17, 2025

Jameel Croft Jr. (3-star cornerback) — committed to Charlotte

BLESSINGS ON BLESSINGS
READY TO LEAD AND WIN
ELEVATING ALL 2026 pic.twitter.com/7J2SXNgY4S
— 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐥 “𝐉𝟐” 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐉𝐫. (@J2Croft) January 4, 2026

Logan Brantley (3-star linebacker) — committed to Boise State

I’m home let’s work!! @BroncoSportsFB @b3lievesports pic.twitter.com/Gk4s5GsLvt
— Logan Brantley 🥷🏽 (@LoganBrantley4) January 5, 2026

Greydon Grimes (3-star offensive tackle) — KU lists him as an offensive lineman

Thank you KU 💙 pic.twitter.com/Pk7kJjqxPk
— Greydon Grimes (@GreydonGrimes) December 17, 2025

Jon Jon Kamara (3-star linebacker) — committed to Wisconsin

Let’s do it! 🦡 pic.twitter.com/47I4Ndx2dB
— Jon Jon Kamara (@JKamara_28) January 5, 2026

Lyrik Rawls (3-star safety)

BREAKING: Kansas starting Safety Lyrik Rawls plans to enter the @TransferPortal, his agent tells @On3Sports⁰⁰The 6’1 205 S totaled 72 tackles (56 solo), 7 PBU, and 1 INT this season
He’ll have 1 year of eligibility left⁰⁰Repped by @coachzwill⁰⁰https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/Jpc0frU0WQ
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 11, 2025

Damani Maxson (3-star safety)

I’ve officially entered the transfer portal. Hungry for a new opportunity to grow, compete, and contribute at the highest level. Let’s work. https://t.co/zqQaOvqWLK
— Damani Maxson (@DamaniMaxson) December 10, 2025

Jaden Hamm (tight end)

6’6 250 TE
2 years of eligibility remaining pic.twitter.com/KWsergRzH7
— Jaden Hamm (@JadenHamm) December 7, 2025

Bryce Cohoon (wide receiver)

I will be entering the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining
5A 100m and 200m State Champion@WithLMG pic.twitter.com/j78vS7AiHG
— Bryce Cohoon (@Bryce_Cohoon9) December 5, 2025

JaCorey Stewart (linebacker)

Thank you to the University of Kansas for helping me grow on and off the field. I’ll be entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility left. Grateful for the Jayhawk family.
500 squat
365 bench
NCAA eligibility #1907626260 pic.twitter.com/RXbsSuH3Qa
— pickle stewart (@jacorey___18) December 5, 2025

Johnny Thompson Jr. (running back)

Thank you for your support Jayhawk Nation! pic.twitter.com/UtdKANLQAO
— 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/AWi6QLlkFB
— 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 Association’s 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: Jan. 7 news, developments

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