Kansas football transfer portal tracker: News, developments on Jan. 6
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LAWRENCE — The Division I transfer portal window for college football is open from Jan. 2 through Jan. 16, and that has Tuesday as another chance for Kansas football to build its future roster.
On Monday, the Jayhawks added three more commitments. All three are on the defensive side of the ball. Those newcomers are Georgia safety Jaden Harris, South Carolina linebacker Jaron Willis and New Mexico State linebacker Quincy Davis.
Recently, a pair of players on Kansas‘ roster from this past season have also chosen their college destinations as they leave the program. Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Kene Anene picked North Dakota State. Redshirt sophomore linebacker Logan Brantley picked Boise 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
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/OGgVHyPQokpic.twitter.com/n59csDjv6e
— Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 5, 2026
Quincy Davis (linebacker from New Mexico State)
Rock Chalk. @CoachSimpspic.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@YMAPAAsportspic.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 (linebacker from Kentucky)
Let’s Work ! @KU_Football@DKMcDonald1@CoachSimps@CoachLeipold#RockChalkpic.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_condepic.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/1zWtvqsfBgpic.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)
— 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
— 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)
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/kSYG7dZ8sRpic.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. @JayhawkSlanthttps://t.co/9YyELXn0Dq
— ChadSimmons (@ChadSimmons_) December 23, 2025
Aundre Gibson (3-star cornerback)
I will be entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility left. Thank you KU pic.twitter.com/gRyfa8V9A3
— Aundre Gibson (@NoLimitDre21) December 23, 2025
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
— 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
— 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@b3lievesportspic.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/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.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@WithLMGpic.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: News, developments on Jan. 6
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