Five Kansas Prospects Continue to Develop and Shine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are through the regular season, and the playoffs kick off on Friday. These five prospects have shown significant growth throughout the season and have improved substantially.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468572"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae371533236f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2468572' first='Kevin' last='Valembrun'] is a junior prospect to monitor over the next 14 months. He displays solid post-snap vision, attacking downhill with solid upfield burst and foot speed. Valembrun is a gap runner who can fight for extra yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KevinValembrun_/status/2112936993244012966?a=5D2zPH8H9B6WcLu8jM4u0026amp;s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KevinValembrun_/status/2112936993244012966?a=5D2zPH8H9B6WcLu8jM4&amp;s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468597"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae37153323be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2468597' first='Reed' last='Howard'] broke out in a major way during the 2026 regular season. He racked up 80 tackles (52 solo), four tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions at the safety spot. Howard is a hard-hitting safety who will fill running lanes and chase down ball carriers from behind. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Reed_Howard22/status/2115447180064370776?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Reed_Howard22/status/2115447180064370776?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468599"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae37153323ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2468599' first='KJ' last='Jones'] is a young, developing running back who will hit the running lanes quickly and effectively. Jones displays the ability to create against early penetration and locate cutback lanes. He's a prospect to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kj_jones5/status/2114433171706060958?a=YgyBZI3hxPX5q3Uc6wIu0026amp;s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/kj_jones5/status/2114433171706060958?a=YgyBZI3hxPX5q3Uc6wI&amp;s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468601"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae371533240f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2468601' first='Da'marion' last='Tyree'] is a young prospect to add to the recruiting board. He primarily plays safety but has potential at nickel. Tyree is hard-hitting and flies to the football with good closing speed. He can change direction fluidly and quickly to make plays in zone coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Damarion0711/status/2103657464034185309?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Damarion0711/status/2103657464034185309?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468610"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae371533243b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2468610' first='Aaron' last='Hervey'] can play both the Z and slot positions at receiver. He effectively stretches the field with his quick release, allowing him to eat up space quickly with good foot speed and fluid change of direction at his breaks. Keep an eye on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Aaron5Hervey/status/2114228211274129639?a=LLxFV8TelXba7gHGmwQu0026amp;s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Aaron5Hervey/status/2114228211274129639?a=LLxFV8TelXba7gHGmwQ&amp;s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->