Jalen Todd showcases speed as Kansas football prepares for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Kansas football is currently in fall camp, preparing for the 2026 season. Director of sports performance Matt Gildersleeve noted junior cornerback Jalen Todd as the fastest player on the team, clocking in at 22.71 miles per hour. Freshman wide receiver Corbin Glasco and redshirt junior safety Christian Pritchett also rank among the team's fastest players. Gildersleeve highlighted the impressive physical development of players like defensive end Leroy Harris III and running back Yasin Willis. Kansas continues to work through a quarterback competition between Cole Ballard and Isaiah Marshall as camp progresses.
- •Jalen Todd reaches 22.71 mph at fall camp
- •Corbin Glasco and Christian Pritchett also demonstrate speed
- •Leroy Harris III shows notable growth in speed and strength
- •Kansas quarterbacks contend for starting position
- •Yasin Willis draws comparisons to former KU running back
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Who’s the fastest Kansas football player? Plus, more fall camp updates
"Who did Matt Gildersleeve describe as Kansas football’s fastest player? Plus, more offseason developments as the Jayhawks prepare for the 2026 season.
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