Kansas Jayhawks release first depth chart for 2024 season opener vs. Lindenwood

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