LAWRENCE — Kansas football has earned a couple of commitments through the transfer portal in recent days, that have helped bolster the momentum the program is enjoying.
There’s Amir Herring, an offensive lineman who’s transferring in from Michigan. And there’s Bai Jobe, a defensive lineman who’s transferring in from Michigan State.
Both are former 247Sports Composite four-star prospects with intriguing potential, joining position groups that are only going to improved by their decisions to play for the Jayhawks.
While Kansas is adding depth and competition up front in the month of May, it’s not the only place where competition is a focus on the roster. During spring ball, that occurred among the Jayhawks’ special teams units as well. With as many close games as KU has played during head coach Lance Leipold’s tenure, it’s a position unit that can’t be overlooked.
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Here are a few things to think about Kansas’ special teams units following the end of spring ball in April:
There’s competition to kick field goals, extra points for Kansas football
Kansas had Seth Keller last season. Keller took the vast majority of the field goals, going 11-for-14, as well as the majority of the extra points, going 47-for-49. But Keller had one season to spend with the Jayhawks, and now there’s competition to step up in his place.
Two names to know in that regard are redshirt junior Owen Piepergerdes and redshirt sophomore Charlie Weinrich. Although Weinrich didn’t kick in a game last season, Piepergerdes did. Piepergerdes missed his lone field goal attempt that was in the 50-plus yard range, but did go 6-for-6 on extra…
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Author : The Topeka Capital-Journal
Publish date : 2024-05-08 08:01:37
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