Top Kansas Football Recruits — Class of 2026
The highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from Kansas, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The class is deepest at linebacker, offensive tackle, interior offensive lineman.
Updated Jun 10, 2026All Kansas recruits →
- Rated recruits
- 19
- Five-stars
- 1
- Four-stars
- 3
- Committed
- 10
- Uncommitted
- 9
Class year
Kansas by Class
Top 19
Class of 2026 Kansas Rankings
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Est. NIL | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ian PremerTE · Class of 2026 | Great BendGreat Bend, KS | ★★★★★ | #1 | #27 | $311K | Uncommitted |
| 2 |  James Dunnigan Jr.S · Class of 2026 | ManhattanManhattan, KS | ★★★★ | #2 | #192 | — | Miami |
| 3 |  Kaden SnyderIOL · Class of 2026 | Salina CentralSalina, KS | ★★★★ | #4 | #400 | — | Kansas |
| 4 |  Arley MorrellTE · Class of 2026 | PrattPratt, KS | ★★★★ | #3 | #910 | — | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Lamarcus BarberIOL · Class of 2026 | Mill ValleyShawnee, KS | ★★★ | #5 | #1074 | — | Kansas State |
| 6 |  Maxwell RobinsonIOL · Class of 2026 | DerbyDerby, KS | ★★★ | #13 | #552 | — | Uncommitted |
| 7 |  Hunter HigginsEDGE · Class of 2026 | Maize SouthWichita, KS | ★★★ | #7 | #681 | — | Kansas |
| 8 |  Braden WilmesOT · Class of 2026 | Lawrence Free StateLawrence, KS | ★★★ | #9 | #795 | — | Clemson |
| 9 |  Joshua GalbreathLB · Class of 2026 | LawrenceLawrence, KS | ★★★ | #14 | #936 | — | Kansas |
| 10 |  Nate SimsWR · Class of 2026 | Ottawa SrOttawa, KS | ★★★ | #10 | #1001 | — | Kansas |
| 11 |  Tyren ParkerWR · Class of 2026 | Shawnee HeightsTopeka, KS | ★★★ | #11 | #1117 | — | Kansas |
| 12 |  Drake DeBaunTE · Class of 2026 | Shawnee Mission SouthOverland Park, KS | ★★★ | #12 | #1288 | — | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Jaylen MasonQB · Class of 2026 | NorthwestMaize, KS | ★★★ | #6 | #1300 | — | Kansas |
| 14 |  Brody LittonOT · Class of 2026 | BeloitBeloit, KS | ★★★ | #8 | #1499 | — | Uncommitted |
| 15 |  Lawson McGrawLB · Class of 2026 | Blue Valley WestOverland Park, KS | ★★★ | #15 | #952 | — | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  Johnmichael FountainLB · Class of 2026 | NorthwestWichita, KS | ★★★ | #17 | #2005 | — | Uncommitted |
| 17 | Brayden MyovelaWR · Class of 2026 | MaizeMaize, KS | ★★★ | #17 | #2016 | — | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Nick AnciauxOT · Class of 2026 | Kapaun Mt Carmel CatholicWichita, KS | ★★★ | #18 | #2197 | — | Uncommitted |
| 19 |  Trace RuddK · Class of 2026 | Blue Valley NorthwestOverland Park, KS | ★★★ | #19 | #2856 | — | Oklahoma |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top 2026 football recruit from Kansas?+–
Ian Premer is the highest-rated tracked Class of 2026 football recruit from Kansas (Great Bend), a tight end ranked No. 27 nationally.
How many Kansas recruits in the Class of 2026 are still uncommitted?+–
9 of the 19 rated Class of 2026 recruits from Kansas have not announced a college commitment; 10 have. Commitment status updates as public announcements are published.
How are Class of 2026 Kansas recruits ranked?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included.