2026 SEASON
Kansas
Big 12
Kansas added 33 players and lost 23 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +10.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Kansas players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Kansas players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Justin Thurman (RB, 47), Carson Bruhn (TE, 41), and Leyton Cure (TE, 41). The roster average is 15.0 across 113 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Kansas gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Kansas has added 33 players and lost 23 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +10.
- Who is Kansas's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Nik McMillan (WR, from Buffalo) at $858,000.
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Incoming Transfers
33
Outgoing Transfers
23
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 2 | 2 | +$1.2M |
| DL | 2 | 6 | +$1.1M |
| DB | 6 | 6 | +$707K |
| RB | 2 | 5 | +$677K |
| OL | 4 | 5 | +$665K |
| LB | 4 | 4 | +$455K |
| Other | 1 | 0 | -$380K |
| TE | 1 | 2 | +$158K |
| QB | 0 | 1 | +$86K |
| ST | 1 | 2 | +$33K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
17/100
DefenseAverage TVS
13/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
9/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Justin Thurman RBHigh
98th
Carson Bruhn TEHigh
97th
Leyton Cure TEHigh
97th
Bryson Hayes WRHigh
96th
Jackson Cook WRHigh
96th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
13-20Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Lance LeipoldHead Coach
- Matt LubickCo-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends
- D.K. McDonaldDefensive Coordinator
- Taiwo OnatoluSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Brandon ShelbyAssistant Coach - Defensive Backs
- Joe DineenAssistant Coach - Defensive Ends
- Jim PanagosAssistant Coach - Defensive Tackles
- Daryl AgpalsaAssistant Coach - Offensive Line
- Terrence SamuelAssistant Coach - Wide Receivers
- Chris SimpsonAssistant Head Coach - Linebackers
- Jonathan WallaceAssistant Head Coach - Running Backs
- Jim ZebrowskiPassing Game Coordinator - Quarterbacks
2025 Recruiting Class
8 commits#700
Malachi CurveyEDGE
Waukee, IA
#959
Justin ThurmanRB
Tampa, FL
#1091
Bryson HayesWR
Maize, KS
#1360
Garrett MartinEDGE
Scottsdale, AZ
#1418
Brandon SchmelzleS
Axtell, KS
#1481
Jackson CookWR
Snellville, GA
#1596
Anderson KoppIOL
Phoenix, AZ
#1943
Tate NagyWR
Stilwell, KS
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
114 of 114High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Matt Gill
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