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LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s offense in 2024 will feature a lot of players worth keeping track of.
There’s redshirt junior quarterback Jalon Daniels, as well as a running back duo of senior Devin Neal and redshirt junior Daniel Hishaw Jr. There’s the wide receiver trio of seniors Luke Grimm, Lawrence Arnold and Quentin Skinner. There’s also the potential for stars to emerge along the offensive line and at tight end.
Every one of those players is in line to play a key role in the Jayhawks’ efforts to compete for a Big 12 Conference title in 2024. Not only do they have their own personal talents that can help make that a reality, but especially at the skill positions they are complimentary to one another. And during Big 12 media days earlier this month in Las Vegas, head coach Lance Leipold highlighted why Hishaw is such a valued member of the group.
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“Daniel Hishaw is going to be a wild card in this thing for us this year, because when Daniel’s healthy he’s a really good football player — physical guy,” Leipold said. “And I think the nice thing about it is, we’re maybe not quite as deep at the moment at tight end as we were last year with Mason Fairchild. I think we have some guys. But the nice thing is I think we’re going to be able to play those guys together a little bit more. And then Daniel’s had experience from high school being that wildcat-type guy.”
Leipold stopped short of saying Hishaw playing wildcat is going to be a piece of Kansas’ offense this year, but did leave the option open. Leipold mentioned redshirt senior running back Torry Locklin as another player who has provided them…
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Author : The Topeka Capital-Journal
Publish date : 2024-07-20 08:00:38
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