David Jaynes

David Jaynes

David Jaynes brought a lethal arm to the Kansas offense in the early 1970s and broke virtually every season and career passing mark in the Jayhawk record book. A highly recruited high school quarterback at nearby Bonner Springs, Jaynes concluded his career ranked No. 1 all-time in passing yardage (a mark later broken by Frank Seurer) with 5,132 yards. His 35 career passing touchdowns still stands as a school record. Jaynes, who earned All-America honors in 1973, had his greatest game as a senior in 1973 with a school-record performance against Tennessee in Knoxville. Jaynes connected on 35 of 58 attempts for 394 yards. "I've never seen him have a better day in his life," said head coach Don Fambrough. Jaynes directed the Jayhawks to a 7-4-1 record his senior year, including a trip to the Liberty Bowl. Jaynes, who led KU in passing for three consecutive seasons, finished fourth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1973.

Position

Quarterback

Years

1971-73

Career Stats

5,132 Career Passing Yards
392 Career Passing Completions
754 Career Passing Attempts
35 Career Passing Touchdowns