LAWRENCE — The Division I transfer portal window for college football is open from Jan. 2 through Jan. 16, and that means Monday represents another opportunity for the Kansas football program to build its future roster.
On Sunday, the Jayhawks added four commitments. On the defensive side of the ball, there was UAB defensive tackle Eamon Smalls and Kentucky linebacker Landyn Watson. On the offensive side of the ball, there was Colorado State running back Jalen Dupree and Texas offensive lineman Connor Stroh.
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There was also the news Sunday, that redshirt sophomore cornerback Jameel Croft Jr. revealed where he’ll be continuing his college career after leaving KU. Croft announced his commitment to Charlotte in a social media post on X. Croft appeared in five games this past season and had one tackle.
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Follow along for more updates in this transfer portal window about this KU team, which finished 5-7 during the 2025 season, with transfer ratings as outlined by 247Sports.
Kansas football transfer portal additions
Jalen Dupree (3-star running back from Colorado State)
Connor Stroh (3-star interior offensive lineman from Texas)
Landyn Watson (linebacker from Kentucky)
Eamon Smalls (defensive tackle from UAB)
Jibriel Conde (3-star defensive lineman from Grand Valley State) — KU lists him as a defensive tackle
Kansas football transfer portal departures
Joseph Sipp Jr. (linebacker)
Jacoby Davis (cornerback)
Dylan Brooks (defensive end)
Jaidyn Doss (wide receiver)
Carter Lavrusky (offensive lineman)
Trey Lathan (3-star linebacker)
Tyler Mercer (offensive lineman)
Harry Stewart III (running back)
Caleb Redd (3-star edge) — KU lists him as a defensive end
Aundre Gibson (3-star cornerback)
David McComb (3-star quarterback)
Kene Anene (3-star interior offensive lineman) — KU lists him as an offensive lineman
Laquan Robinson (3-star safety)
Jameel Croft Jr. (3-star cornerback) — committed to Charlotte
Logan Brantley (3-star linebacker)
Greydon Grimes (3-star offensive tackle) — KU lists him as an offensive lineman
Jon Jon Kamara (3-star linebacker) — committed to Wisconsin
Lyrik Rawls (3-star safety)
Damani Maxson (3-star safety)
Jaden Hamm (tight end)
Bryce Cohoon (wide receiver)
JaCorey Stewart (linebacker)
Johnny 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.
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