PORTAL FRENZY: Kansas Faces Roster Chaos - Key LOSSES & EARLY ADDITIONS for Lance Leipold's Jayhawks

Locked On Jayhawks - Daily Podcast On Kansas Jayhawks Football & Basketball · Jan 5, 2026 · 25m

Kansas Jayhawks scramble to fill key roster holes after 23 departures shake up Lance Leipold's football program. With projected starters Tyler Mercer, Trey Lathan, and Joseph Sipp leaving via the transfer portal, can new arrivals like Kentucky linebacker Landyn Watson, Texas offensive lineman Connor Stroh, and UAB’s Eamon Smalls stabilize KU’s strategy for the upcoming season?

Derek Johnson breaks down KU’s latest transfer portal moves, spotlighting Jalen Dupree’s playmaking ability and the coaching staff’s priorities—addressing depth, leadership, and versatility. Highlights include analysis…