Kansas football's defensive tackles show progress amid McAlpine's absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Kansas football's defensive tackle group continues to progress during fall camp, despite the absence of redshirt senior Tre'von McAlpine due to injury. Coach Jim Panagos has praised redshirt juniors Blake Herold and Marcus Calvin for their development in leadership and technique. Additionally, Eamon Smalls and Jibriel Conde are adjusting well as transfers, focusing on confidence and consistency. Panagos emphasizes trust in determining his rotation of defensive tackles, crucial for their performance in upcoming games.
- •Tre'von McAlpine is out for the season with an injury.
- •Blake Herold is growing as a leader for the defensive line.
- •Marcus Calvin is enhancing his technique and confidence.
- •Eamon Smalls is gaining confidence as he adapitates to the program.
- •Jibriel Conde is working on consistency after transferring from Division II.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Without Tre'von McAlpine, how are Kansas football's DTs progressing?
"Kansas football has a promising group of defensive tackles. Here’s a look at that position group, as the Jayhawks continue to progress in fall camp.
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