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GAMECHANGERS: Kansas Football’s Best for 2026—Trey Lathan, Blake Herold, and Top Talent UNVEILED
Episode 1180
Which young Kansas Jayhawks will rise as the team's biggest stars in 2026? Derek Johnson ranks KU football’s top 10 projected impact players, spotlighting defensive standouts like Trey Lathan, Blake Herold, and Leroy Harris—each bringing elite tackling, pass rush skills, and game-changing ability. Find out how Amir Herring’s potential at guard and Dak Brinkley’s late-season surge add vital strength to the lineup, and why the running back spot presents one of the Jayhawks’ biggest wild cards with promising names like Justin Thurman and Korey Amachree in the mix.
Explore how the defense could anchor Kansas football’s future with rising talents at cornerback and linebacker, and why offensive veterans such as Cam Pickett and Carson Bruhn may offer essential leadership for a young quarterback corps. Will KU’s next transfer additions push this roster into Big 12 contention? Don’t miss analysis on key position battles, injury returns, and the program’s renewed focus on player development.
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