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LAWRENCE — The Division I transfer portal window for college football is open from Jan. 2 through Jan. 16, and that means Saturday is another opportunity for the Kansas football program to shape its roster.
The Jayhawks already gained one public addition earlier this offseason in Grand Valley State transfer Jibriel Conde. Conde, who is making the jump up from Division II, is a 247Sports-rated three-star defensive lineman in the portal and is listed by KU as a defensive tackle. Kansas announced he signed on Dec. 4.
The Jayhawks have, though, also seen a sizable group of players reveal their intentions to transfer away. For the majority of individuals that news became public before the transfer portal officially opened, but some players have been added since. Overall, the significant names to know include redshirt senior safety Lyrik Rawls, redshirt junior linebacker Trey Lathan and freshman quarterback David McComb.
Follow along here for more updates during the transfer portal window for a KU team that finished 5-7 during the 2025 season, with transfer ratings as outlined by 247Sports.
Kansas football transfer portal additionsJibriel Conde (3-star defensive lineman from Grand Valley State) — KU lists him as a defensive tackleKansas football transfer portal departuresJoseph Sipp Jr. (linebacker)Jacoby Davis (cornerback)Dylan Brooks (defensive end)
KU players Dylan Brooks and Jaidyn Doss have officially entered the transfer portal, per a source. #KUfball
— Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 2, 2026Jaidyn Doss (wide receiver)
KU players Dylan Brooks and Jaidyn Doss have officially entered the transfer portal, per a source. #KUfball
— Michael Swain (@MSwain247) January 2, 2026Carter Lavrusky (offensive lineman)Trey Lathan (linebacker)
I will be entering the transfer portal🙏🏿.
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— Trey Lathan (@treylathan5) January 1, 2026Tyler Mercer (offensive lineman)Harry Stewart III (running back)Caleb Redd (3-star edge) — KU lists him as a defensive endAundre Gibson (3-star cornerback)David McComb (3-star quarterback)Kene Anene (3-star interior offensive lineman) — KU lists him as an offensive linemanLaquan Robinson (3-star safety)Jameel Croft Jr. (3-star cornerback)Logan Brantley (3-star linebacker)Greydon Grimes (3-star offensive tackle) — KU lists him as an offensive linemanJon Jon Kamara (3-star linebacker)
I will be entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility remaining. Thank you to the entire Kansas Jayhawks organization for everything during my time in Lawrence.
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— Jon Jon Kamara (@JKamara_28) December 12, 2025Lyrik Rawls (3-star safety)Damani Maxson (3-star safety)
I’ve officially entered the transfer portal. Hungry for a new opportunity to grow, compete, and contribute at the highest level. Let’s work. https://t.co/zqQaOvqWLK
— Damani Maxson (@DamaniMaxson) December 10, 2025Jaden Hamm (tight end)Bryce Cohoon (wide receiver)JaCorey Stewart (linebacker)
Thank you to the University of Kansas for helping me grow on and off the field. I’ll be entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility left. Grateful for the Jayhawk family.
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— pickle stewart (@jacorey___18) December 5, 2025Johnny Thompson Jr. (running back)Efren Jasso (punter)
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.