Breaking down Kansas’ roster: What exactly did Coach Self walk into?

Larkdight Studios
Aug 1
2 min read

Larkdight Studios Kansas Jayhawks' Program Rebuild (Season 1) August 1, 2025 1:00PM CST

Coach Bill Self has been longing for the opportunity to be part of the Jayhawks’ football program, and now he has full control over it. He is going to breakdown each position, watch the tape, and determine who he believes can help this team be the best it can be this season and in the future. Before we find out the results, let’s first take a look at that roster he is looking through.

QUARTERBACKS

Jalon Daniels (Sr)
Cole Ballard (So)
Isaiah Marshall (Fr)
David McComb (Fr)

RUNNING BACKS

Leshon Williams (Sr)
Daniel Hishaw Jr (Sr)
Johnny Thompson Jr (So)
Harry Stewart III (Fr)

FULLBACKS

PJ Gaither (Sr)

WIDE RECIEVERS

Emmanuel Henderson Jr (Sr)
Levi Wentz (Sr)
Doug Emilien (Sr)
Cam Pickett (Jr)
Myron Bunkier (Jr)
Keaton Kubecka (So)
Jackson Cook (Fr)
Bryson Hayes (Fr)

TIGHT ENDS

DeShawn Hanika (Sr)
Emory Duggar (Sr)
Boden Groen (Sr)
Leyton Cure (Sr)
Jaden Hamm (So)
Hollis Moeller (Fr)

TACKLES

Enrique Cruz Jr (Sr)
Nolan Gorczyca (Sr)
Calvin Clements (So)
Deandre Harper (So)
Jack Tanner (So)
Carter Lavrusky (Fr)
David Abajian (Fr)
Blaine Nunn (Fr)

GUARDS

Kobe Baynes (Sr)
James Livingston (Jr)
Tavake Tuikolovatu (So)
Amir Herring (So)
Kene Anene (Fr)

CENTERS

Bryce Foster (Sr)
Tyler Mercer (So)
Alex Ball (Fr)

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

DJ Withers (Sr)
Tommy Dunn Jr (Sr)
Gage Keys (Sr)
Kenean Caldwell (Sr)
Blake Herold (So)
Marcus Calvin (So)

EDGE RUSHERS

Dean Miller (Sr)
Dylan Brooks (Sr)
Cole Petrus (Sr)
Justice Finkley (Sr)
Alex Bray (Jr)
Finn Brewer (So)
Durrelle James (Fr)
Daykus Brinkley (Fr)
Adrian Holley (Fr)
Shane Polk (Fr)
Champ Thompkins (Fr)

LINEBACKERS

Joseph Sipp Jr (Sr)
Jayson Gilliam (Sr)
Trey Lathan (Jr)
Brandin Clary (Jr)
Logan Brantley (So)
Malachi Curvey (Fr)
Caleb Redd (Fr)
Jacorey Stewart (Fr)
Jon Jon Kamara (Fr)

CORNERBACKS

DJ Graham II (Sr)
Syeed Gibbs (Jr)
Jahlil Hurley (So)
Jalen Todd (So)
Jameel Croft Jr (So)
Jacoby Davis (So)
Austin Alexander (Fr)
Aundre Gibson (Fr)

SAFETIES

Devin Dye (Sr)
Lyrik Rawls (Sr)
Jalen Dye (Sr)
Laquan Robinson (Jr)
Mason Ellis (Jr)
Taylor Davis (So)
Damani Maxson (Fr)
Mekarri Johnson (Fr)
LeSean Smith (Fr)

KICKERS

Laith Marjan (Sr)

PUNTERS

Finn Lappin (Sr)
Grayden Addison (Sr)

COACHING STAFF

HC Bill Self (0yr) | C- | Recruiter
OC Jim Zebrowski (0yr) | B | Talent Developer
DC DK McDonald (0yr) | B- | Strategist