Kansas Football
Roster by Position
Kansas Jayhawks football plays in the Big 12 (FBS), based in Lawrence, KS. The current roster lists 116 players, and 38 of them are seniors or fifth-years in their final season. The biggest turnover is at linebacker (6 of 12) and long snapper (1 of 2). Head coach Lance Leipold is in season 6.
116Players on roster
38In final year
33%Roster turnover
87Majors offered
Where the room opens
“Final year” counts seniors and fifth-years on the current roster. It's a starting point for research, not a promise of playing time.
| Position | Roster | FR | SO | JR | SR | Final year | Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17% |
| Running Back | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 22% |
| Wide Receiver | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 29% |
| Tight End | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 33% |
| Offensive Line | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 47% |
| Defensive Line | 21 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 24% |
| Linebacker | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 50% |
| Defensive Back | 20 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35% |
| Kicker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Punter | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Long Snapper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50% |
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Majors at Kansas
87 majors across 25 fields of study. Tap a field to see every program.
Architecture 3
- Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation
- Architectural Sciences and Technology
- Interior Architecture
Area & Ethnic Studies 2
- Area Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Biology 6
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biotechnology
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Business 8
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce, General
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- International Business
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Marketing
Communication & Journalism 2
- Communication and Media Studies
- Journalism
Computer & Information Sciences 2
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Criminal Justice & Protective Services 2
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Security Science and Technology
Education 2
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Engineering 9
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
English 1
- English Language and Literature, General
Health Professions 9
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
History 1
- History
Interdisciplinary Studies 6
- Behavioral Sciences
- Classical and Ancient Studies
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Human Biology
- International/Globalization Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Languages 7
- American Sign Language
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Legal Studies 1
- Non-Professional Legal Studies
Liberal Arts 1
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Math & Statistics 1
- Mathematics
Natural Resources 1
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Parks, Recreation, Sport & Fitness 1
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Philosophy & Religion 2
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences 5
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Physics
Psychology 2
- Psychology, General
- Research and Experimental Psychology
Public Administration & Social Work 2
- Public Administration
- Social Work
Social Sciences 5
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography and Cartography
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
Visual & Performing Arts 6
- Dance
- Design and Applied Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Music
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