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Closing in on Thursday’s opener against Lindenwood at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan., the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday released their first official depth chart of the 2024 college football season.
The non-conference opener marks the official start of year four under coach Lance Leipold. And the Jayhawks enjoyed one of the best seasons in program history last year.
Kansas (9-4) won their first bowl game since 2008 by defeating UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. The Jayhawks hope to build on that, and this year’s players believe their team could win the Big 12 championship.
KU returns nearly all of its offensive production and several key defensive starters. But there are also questions about who will start at several important positions, including on the offensive and defensive lines.
Here’s a closer look at the Jayhawks’ two-deep:
KU football starters: Offense
Quarterback: 1. Jalon Daniels. 2. Cole Ballard
Running back: 1. Devin Neal. 2. Daniel Hishaw Jr.
Wide receiver: 1. Lawrence Arnold. 2. Torry Locklin
WR: 1. Quentin Skinner. 2. Trevor Wilson
WR: 1. Luke Grimm. 2. Doug Emilien
Tight end: 1. Jared Casey. 2. Trevor Kardell
Left tackle: 1. Bryce Cabeldue. 2. Nolan Gorczyca
Left guard: 1. Michael Ford Jr.. 2. James Livingston
Center: 1. Bryce Foster. 2. Shane Bumgardner
Right guard: 1. Michael Ford Jr.. 2. James Livingston
Right tackle: 1. Logan Brown. 2. Dre Doiron
Defense
Defensive end: 1. Jereme Robinson. 2. Dylan Wudke
Defensive tackle: 1. DJ Withers. 2. Kenean Caldwell
Defensive tackle: 1. Tommy Dunn Jr. 2. Caleb Taylor
Defensive end: 1. Dean Miller. 2. DJ Warner
Hawk LB: 1. Jayson Gilliom. 2. Alex Raich
LB: 1. Cornell Wheeler. 2. Taiwan Berryhill Jr
LB: 1. JB Brown. 2. Tristian Fletcher
Cornerback: 1. Cobee Bryant. 2. Damarius McGhee
Cornerback: 1. Mello Dotson. 2. Jalen Todd
Safety: 1. Marvin Grant. 2. Devin Dye
Safety: 1. OJ Burroughs. 2. Jalen Dye
Special teams starters
Kickoffs: 1. Tabor Allen. 2. Owen Piepergerdes
Placekicker: 1. Tabor Allen. 2. Charlie Weinrich
Punter: 1. Damon Greaves. 2. Grayden Addison
Long-snapper: 1. Luke Hosford. 2. Emory Duggar
Punt returner: 1. Trevor Wilson. 2. Luke Grimm
Kick returner: 1. Trevor Wilson. 2. Sevion Morrison
Holder: 1. Damon Greaves. 2. Grayden Addison
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