#67
Eli Richmond
Returning to Kansas for 2026
Paola, Kan. → Paola HS
via kuathletics.com ↗Eli Richmond
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
Offensive line · 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
NAME PRONUNCIATION Get to Know Eli ... Who is your biggest role model? My biggest role model is my father. He played in the NFL and I have always wanted to be just like him. Who was your favorite player growing up and who do you model your game after? My favorite player growing up was Jamaal Char...
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