Kansas 2025 Stat Leaders to Watch in 2026

<p>In this report, we take a look back at the 2025 season to evaluate some of the returning stat leaders who aim to dominate this fall. </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#2 In Passing Yards</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1643737' first='Reign' last='Illian'] returns for his senior season after finishing second in passing yards with 2,507 during the 2025 season. He holds an offer from South Alabama. The signal caller is expected to see increased recruitment this fall.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Illian possesses very good arm strength and velocity, demonstrating the ability to attack vertically even when forced off the platform or back foot. He displays solid mechanics and poise within the pocket, making him a prospect to watch throughout 2026.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/reignillian/status/2085415307292639374?s=20 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#3 in Tackles</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1124985' first='Kale' last='Kern'] is a significant piece for Great Bend after racking up 137 tackles last fall. He also has experience at tight end. Kern will set the tone early and bring the physicality to each rep, flashing his motor. </p>   <p>Kern's sideline-to-sideline motor aids his ability to fill running lanes at the point of attack while stacking and shedding. He can stay square and work laterally with his vision in the backfield. Add him to your recruiting board. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/k_kern7/status/1997381507707555953?s=20 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#2 in Receiving Yards</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1125716' first='CamRon' last='Fields'] is a versatile and explosive piece for Washington High School. He racked up 1,281 yards on 63 receptions and 12 touchdowns. Fields was also a threat in the running game, expanding their offense. </p>   <p>Fields possesses good athletic ability, allowing him to stretch the field vertically, outrun defenders, and make them miss in space. Expect Fields to continue that trajectory this fall with extensive targets and carries his way. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CamRon5Fields/status/1986884619191656741?s=20 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#2 in FGs Made</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1524562' first='Kolton' last='Altvater'] was tied second in field goals made last season (7) with a 78% conversion rate, only missing two last season. Special teamers deserve some spotlight heading into the 2026 season. </p>   <p>Altvater possesses strong legs, with 36 yards being his longest last fall, and with the ability to hit from 40+ consistently. He's reliable, consistent, and brings experience at punter and place kicker as well. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KoltonAltvater/status/2084817783552884995?s=20 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#4 in Interceptions</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='933826' first='Cooper' last='Ohnmacht'], a Great Bend prospect who tied for fourth in interceptions with five last fall, aims to have a similar impact this season. The Kansas State commit is one of the top safety prospects in the nation. </p>   <p>He can play wide in cover 2, covering the entire field with good athletic ability and reacting timing to undercut routes or force contests at the catch point. Ohnmacht is a high motor prospect who attacks downhill with good angles and pursuit speed. He does have experience at wide receiver as well. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/coop_ao/status/1999230257459552727?s=20 </div></figure>

In this report, we take a look back at the 2025 season to evaluate some of the returning stat leaders who aim to dominate this fall.