Kansas Football Releases Depth Chart for West Virginia Matchup
LAWRENCE, kan. – Kansas football has unveiled its depth chart ahead of Saturday’s Big 12 home game against West Virginia, revealing key personnel decisions as the Jayhawks prepare for their conference opener. The release provides insight into the team’s strategy and potential lineup for the highly anticipated contest at David Booth Kansas Memorial stadium.
This depth chart comes as Kansas looks to build on its recent performance against Fresno State and navigate a challenging big 12 schedule. The matchups will be critical for the Jayhawks as they aim to establish themselves as contenders within the conference. The team’s success hinges on the performance of key players at crucial positions,and this chart offers a glimpse into Head Coach Lance Leipold’s plans.
Offense
* Running Back: Leshon Williams, Quin Wessel
* wide Receiver: Gavin Gesell, Ky Thomas, Cole Blumenthal
* Tight End: Mason Fairchild, Jaden Hamm
* Offensive Line:
* Left Tackle: Bryce Webb
* Left Guard: Mo O’Brien
* Center: Spencer Roe
* Right Guard: Jacob Gee
* Right Tackle: Logan Brantley
* Quarterback: Jalon Daniels
Defense
* Defensive End: Austin Firebaugh, DJ Coleman
* Defensive Tackle: Will Huggins, Blake herrman
* Defensive end: Malcolm Lee, Patrick Joyner Jr.
* Linebacker: Bangally Kamara, Jon Jon Kamara, Logan Brantley
* Linebacker: trey Lathan, Jayson Gilliom, Ezra Vedral
* Cornerback: Austin Alexander, DJ Graham II
* Safety: Position currently unlisted
* Safety: Position currently unlisted
* Cornerback: Position currently unlisted
Special Teams
* Kickoff: Starter(s) unlisted
* Place-kicker: Starter unlisted
* Punter: Finn Lappin, OR Grayden Addison
* Long Snapper: Emory Duggar, Hollis Moeller
* Punt Returner: Starter unlisted
* Kick Returner: Emmanuel Henderson Jr., Cam Pickett
* Holder: Grayden Addison, Finn Lappin
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.