#98

Dane Efird

PK · Kansas · R-Jr. · #98

Returning to Kansas for 2026
R-Jr. · Branson, Mo. → Branson HS
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This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Dane Efird

PK · Kansas · Fr · #98

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
No recruit profile
CFB
College
Kansas
2025
NFL
NFL Draft
Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2025Kansas5-7HC: Lance Leipold · Run-leaning

Signature game

SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2025

W 46–7

vs Wagner

1 PTS

Dominant 39-point win at home against Wagner.

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Kansas

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

PK · 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

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #15350

Final rank
#15350
Avg #15476.7
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #15350 this season.

Background

NAME PRONUNCIATION Get to Know Dane ... At what age did you start playing football and how did you get into football? I started playing my freshman year of high school. My high school coach came to my house, dropped a bag of balls and said he needed a kicker. Who is your biggest role model and wh...

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