#20
Connor Hanika
Returning to Kansas for 2026
Topeka, Kan. → Hayden HS
via kuathletics.com ↗Connor Hanika
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
Quarterback · Kansas
Returning around him
- 18% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy 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
Get to Know Connor... At what age did you start playing football and how did you get into it? I started playing football when I was 8. Who was your favorite player growing up or who is someone you model your game after? I really like Justin Herbert. Tell us about your hometown/where you’re from?...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology