Kansas Football Unveils 2026 Signing Class

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold announced the addition of 17 high school players who signed with the Jayhawks on the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday.

Kansas' signing class includes Kory Amachree (Haslett, Mich.), Trey Brown (Chatsworth, Calif.), Nakwaine Carter (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Joseph Credit (Pearland, Texas), Josh Galbreath (Lawrence, Kan.), Corbin Glasco (Denton, Texas), Hunter Higgins (Wichita, Kan.), Jaylen Mason (Wichita, Kan.), Malachi Mills (Carmel, Ind.), Kaden Moody (Broken Arrow, Okla.), Tyren Parker (Topeka, Kan.), Draeden Punt (Orange City, Iowa), Robert Reddick (Indianapolis, Ind.), Nate Sims (Ottawa, Kan.), Kaden Snyder (Salina, Kan.), Kevin Sullivan (Kansas City, Mo.) and Jack Utz (Kansas City, Mo.).

Kansas' signees hail from eight different states, including six players from Kansas, two players from Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas and one player from California, Iowa and Michigan. The six signees from the state of Kansas are the most in a KU signing class since 2018, while it is the highest-rated in-state signing class in more than 10 years.

Among Kansas' signees, 10 are on the offensive side of the ball while seven are on the defensive side. Kansas' highest targeted positions were offensive line and wide receivers (3), while the Jayhawks added two cornerbacks, linebackers and tight ends and one quarterback and running back.

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Kory Amachree, Running Back, 6'0", 205 lbs., Haslett HS, Haslett, Mich.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Played under head coach Brad Thomas at Haslett High School … Earned All-State recognition as a junior, rushing for 1,102 yards and 18 touchdowns in six games before suffering a season-ending injury … Led the Vikings to an 8-3 record in 2025 and an appearance in the MHSAA Division 4 District Final … Rated the No. 9 player in Michigan according to Rivals and 247 … Chose Kansas over offers from Indiana, Michigan State, Pitt, Duke and more.

Personal
Son of Opuene (Oh-pew-eh-nay) and Karen Amachree … Father, Opuene played football at Michigan State, where he met Karen … Has two siblings, including older sister Kaema and older brother Nakai … Kaema plays soccer at Toledo, while Nakai plays football at Bowling Green.

Malachi Mills, Offensive Line, 6'5", 301 lbs., Westfield HS, Carmel, Ind.

High School
Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and is the No. 2 offensive tackle in the state of Indiana by both services … Played under head coach Josh Miracle at Westfield High School, where he helped them to an 11-3 overall record in 2025 and 12-2 record in 2024, including back-to-back appearances in the Indiana 6A State Championship … Was named Preseason All-State by Indiana Preps in 2025 … Current Jayhawk, Cole Ballard also attended Westfield High School … Chose Kansas over offers from Western Michigan, Akron, Florida Atlantic and more.

Personal
Son of Jeremy Mills and Sarah Mills.

Robert Reddick, Cornerback, 6'2", 175 lbs., Ben Davis HS, Indianapolis, Ind.

High School
Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and is the No. 28 recruit out of the state of Indiana, per Rivals … Played for head coach Russ Mann at Ben Davis High School … Named to the IndyStar high school football Super Team … As a junior, he recorded 33 tackles and 3 pass breakups … Also played basketball at Ben Davis, helping the Giants to a 17-9 record in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Purdue, Illinois, West Virginia and more.

Personal
Son of Roland Reddick and Sherrita Coleman … Is one of seven siblings.

Nate Sims, Wide Receiver, 6'1", 180 lbs., Ottawa HS, Ottawa, Kan.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and as the No. 9 overall recruit in the state of Kansas, per Rivals … Played for head coach Dutton Abram at Ottawa High School … Suffered a season-ending injury in 2025 after playing two games … Rated as a top returning 4A player by Sports in Kansas in 2025 … As a junior, he scored 13 touchdowns (7 receiving, 4 rushing, 2 kick return), while catching 27 passes for 609 yards and rushing 24 times for 233 yards … Also played defense, recording 62 tackles, 1 interception and 12 pass breakups in 2024 … Runs track at Ottawa High School, where he broke a 33-year-old school record in the 100 meters and the Kansas 4A State record in the 200 meters … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Nebraska and more.

Personal
Son of Doug Sims and Brenda Sims … Has two sisters, Laura and Ali.

Tyren Parker, Wide Receiver, 6'3", 185 lbs., Shawnee Heights HS, Topeka, Kan.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals, 247sports and ESPN and is ranked as the No. 10 overall recruit in the state of Kansas, per Rivals … Played at Shawnee Heights High School under head coach Jason Swift … In 2025, he caught 24 passes for 569 yards and 3 touchdowns, before suffering an injury … As a junior, recorded 50 receptions and 11 touchdowns, accumulating 1,182 all-purpose yards … Defensively, recorded 48 tackles, 2 interceptions and 5 pass breakups in 2024 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Iowa State, Nebraska and more.

Personal
Son of Jonathan Parker and Carla Parker … Has three siblings, Avery, Tyrece and Tyson.

Kaden Snyder, Offensive Line, 6'6", 290 lbs., Salina Central HS, Salina, Kan.

High School
Rated as a 4-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Kansas by both outlets … Played under head coach Mark Sandbo at Salina Central High School, where the Mustangs led a 12-1 record and won the program's first KSHSAA 5A State Championship in 2025 … Also plays basketball and track and field … All-League in basketball and a state qualifier in track and field in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Nebraska and more.

Personal
Son of Matt Snyder and Tiffany Snyder … Has two siblings.

Jaylen Mason, Quarterback, 6'2", 205 lbs., Northwest HS, Wichita, Kan.

High School
Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and as the No. 14 player in the state of Kansas by both outlets … Played at Northwest High School in Wichita, Kansas, under head coach Steve Martin … Led the Grizzlies to a 9-2 record in 2025, including an appearance in the KSHSAA 6A State quarterfinals … In 2025, completed 131-of-204 passing for 1,944 yards and 21 touchdowns, while also rushing for 492 yards on 90 carries and two touchdowns … As a junior, he threw for 1,977 yards, 24 TDs, and 3 INTs on 107-for-195 passing, while rushing for 645 yards and 9 TDs on 5.7 yards per carry in 11 games … Had a breakout season as a sophomore, passing for 1,205 yards, 16 touchdowns on 71-of-124 passing and rushing for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns … Gained varsity experience as a freshman, rushing for 254 yards and two touchdowns … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Liberty and others.

Personal
Son of Mike Mason and Ambria Malone … Has two siblings, Peyton and Makylah.

Jack Utz, Tight End, 6'5", 225 lbs., Platte County HS, Kansas City, Mo.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 12 player in the state of Missouri, per Rivals … Played under his father, head coach Bill Utz at Platte County High School … Named MFCA Class 5 All-State in 2024 … Led the Pirates to the MSHSAA Class 5 State Championship in 2025 … Helped Platte County to a 14-0 record and state championship in 2024 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Nebraska, Iowa State and UCF, among others.

Personal
Son of Bill Utz and Shauna Utz … Has one sister Alexis.

Kevin Sullivan, Tight End, 6'6", 220 lbs., Rockhurst HS, Kansas City, Mo.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 15 player in Missouri, per Rivals … Played tight end and defensive end at Rockhurst High School under head coach Kelly Donohoe … Helped the Hawklets to a 9-3 record in 2025 … Also plays basketball at Rockhurst … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Arizona State, Arkansas, BYU and more.

Personal
Son of John Sullivan and Gretchen Sullivan … Has 3 brothers Declan, Riley and Blaise.

Hunter Higgins, Defensive End, 6'5", 254 lbs., Maize South HS, Wichita, Kan.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 6 recruit in the state of Kansas according to 247sports … Coached by Brent Pfeifer at Maize South High School in Wichita … As a junior, he led Maize South to the 5A Regionals, totaling 13 sacks, 62 tackles and 10 tackles-for-loss on the season … Chose Kansas over offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Kansas State, among others.

Personal
Son of Brian Higgins and Ami Higgins ... Has three siblings Parker, Taylor and Haylee.

Kaden Moody, Offensive Line, 6'6", 300 lbs., Broken Arrow HS, Broken Arrow, Okla.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Rivals has him ranked as the No. 15 recruit in the state of Oklahoma … Played for head coach Travis Hill at Broken Arrow High School… Finished the 2025 season at 9-3 and an appearance in the OSAA Class 6A semifinals … Didn't allow a sack in 11 games played at left tackle in 2024 … Played on both the offensive and defensive line … Chose Kansas over offers from Utah, Purdue, Texas Tech and more.

Personal
Grandson of Steve Moody and Renee Moody.

Nakwaine Carter, Defensive line, 6'1", 270 lbs., Southmoore HS, Oklahoma City, Okla.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 10 recruit in the state of Oklahoma according to Rivals … Played for head coaches Brett Jones and Jake Monden at Southmoore High School … The SaberCats finished with a 6-6 record and an appearance in the OSAA Class 6A playoffs in 2025 … Also wrestled at Southmoore, compiling a 26-14 record in the 285-pound weight class … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Houston, Kansas State, Utah and more.

Personal
Son of Zaneta Carter … Has two sisters.

Corbin Glasco, Wide Receiver, 5'9", 180 lbs., John H. Guyer HS, Denton, Texas

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 192 wide receiver in the country according to Rivals … Coached by Reid Heim at Denton Guyer High School … Led the Wildcats to an 11-2 record in 2025 and an appearance in the Texas 6A D2 semifinals … Also competes in track and field at Denton Guyer, running a 10.33 in the 100 meters and a 22.61 in the 200 meters … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Louisiana, Arkansas State and more.

Personal
Son of Tony Glasco and Gena Glasco ... Has three siblings, Kambel, Kindal and Cooper.

Joseph Credit, Linebacker, 6'1", 220 lbs., Pearland HS, Pearland, Texas

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 85 linebacker in the 2026 class, according to Rivals … Coached by BJ Gotte at Pearland High School … Led the Oilers to an 11-1 record and an appearance in the Texas UIL 6A D1 playoffs … Named District MVP and Houston TD Club in 2025 … Totaled over 100 tackles, 29 tackles-for-loss, 9 sacks, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries as a senior … As a junior in 2024, led Pearland with 78 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss and 5 sacks in 12 games … In 2023, compiled 74 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 interception an d 2 blocked punts … Also runs track at Pearland … Chose Kansas over offers from SMU, TCU, Houston, Texas A&M and others.

Personal
Son of Andre Credit and Griselda Cavazos … Has 2 siblings, Jaden and Kai.

Josh Galbreath, Linebacker, 6'3", 205 lbs., Lawrence HS, Lawrence, Kan.

High School
Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 7 recruit in the state of Kansas per 247sports … Coached by Jason Thoren and Clint Bowen at Lawrence High School … Named First Team All-Sunflower League in 2025…Recorded 77 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble as a senior … Also played wide receiver for the Lions … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Iowa State, Illinois, Michigan and more.

Personal
Son of Eric Galbreath and Renita Galbreath … Has two siblings … His father, Eric, played football at Kansas under head coach Glen Mason.

Draeden Punt, Defensive End, 6'7", 220 lbs., MOC-Floyd Valley HS, Orange City, Iowa

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 8 recruit in the state of Iowa and the No. 64 defensive end nationally by Rivals … Coached by Grant Hegstad at MOC-Floyd Valley … Named to the Des Moines Register's All-State First Team … Helped the Dutchmen to a 5-4 record in 2025 … As a junior, recorded 28 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles-for-loss, leading the Dutchmen to a state playoff qualification … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.

Personal
Son of Steven Punt and Jessica Punt … Has three sisters, Makaydra, Ava, and Byree and one brother, Keenan.

Trey Brown, Cornerback, 6'0", 180 lbs., Sierra Canyon HS, Chatsworth, Calif.

High School
Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Rivals ranks him as the No. 65 player in the state of California and the No. 118 cornerback in the country … Coached by Sierra Canyon head coach Jon Ellinghouse … Led Sierra Canyon to a 10-1 record and an appearance in the CIF quarterfinals in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Florida, Penn State and Tennessee, among others.

Personal
Son of Lennie Brown and Aidana Brown … Has three brothers, Lance, Logan and Jordan.

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