#68
Max Manske
Returning to Kansas for 2026
Overland Park, Kan. → St. Thomas Aquinas 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
Offensive line · 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
High School: Played offensive tackle and guard at St. Thomas Aquinas under head coach Randy Dreiling... Helped the Saints to an 8-2 record in 2025... In 2024, St. Thomas Aquinas went 13-0 and captured the 2024 5A State Championship.
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