Fall Camp Kicks Off in Lawrence
The Kansas Jayhawks football program began its 2026 fall camp on August 4 in Lawrence, marking the first full‑scale workout of the new cycle and drawing a crowd of coaches, players and staff eager to assess the team's progress.
Quarterbacks Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall took turns running passing drills, showcasing arm strength and footwork under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff.
Running backs John Kelly, Jack Reeves, Micah Johnson, Kory Amachree and Dylan Edwards loaded up on sleds, using the resistance to build power for the upcoming season.
At the receiving end, a group that included Tyren Parker, Corbin Glasco, Bryson Hayes, Tate Nagy, Donald Collier and Nahzae Cox ran precise route combinations, catching balls in tight windows.
Tight ends such as Quinton Conley, Jailen Butler, Carter Moses, Carson Bruhn, Mikey Pauley, Leyton Cure and Jack Utz practiced blocking assignments, preparing to open lanes for the backfield.
Defensive backs — Taylor Davis, Darrion Jones, Dillon Marshall, Brandon Schmelzle and Jaden Harris — worked on coverage techniques, while linebackers Trey Lathan, Quincy Davis and others completed agility circuits.
The defensive line saw ends Adrian Holley, Wyatt Brungardt, Garrett Martin, Leroy Harris III and Nakwaine Carter execute tackling and blocking drills, emphasizing fundamentals ahead of the first game.
Coaches praised the intensity and cohesion, noting that the breadth of participation across every position group signals a deep roster and a competitive environment as the team builds toward the season opener.