#83
Conlee Hovey
Returning to Kansas for 2026
Louisburg, Kan. → Louisburg HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Leipold
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kansas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Kansas
Returning around him
- 41% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 2 Kansas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +5 net (31 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kansas · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #61
Background
2025: Did not see game action. High School: Played tight end and defensive end at Louisburg high school under head coach Kade Larson ... Ranked as the No. 3 tight end in the state of Kansas ... Selected to play in the Kansas Shrine Bowl in 2025 ... Named First Team All-Frontier League in 2025 ......
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