Trey Lathan shows growth in Kansas football during fall camp

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Trey Lathan shows growth in Kansas football during fall camp
Summary

Kansas football's Trey Lathan has made significant improvements as fall camp progresses. The senior linebacker, originally a transfer from West Virginia, has gained weight and increased his speed, running nearly 21 miles per hour. Kansas director of sports performance, Matt Gildersleeve, noted Lathan's enhanced leadership skills alongside physical developments. Not only Lathan, but several teammates have also seen gains, with notable weight increases among both the offensive and defensive lines. Kansas aims to become bigger and faster as the program assesses its 2026 goals, improving team speed metrics significantly compared to last year.

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  • Trey Lathan improved speed from under 20 mph to nearly 21 mph.
  • Lathan gained weight since joining Kansas, emphasizing physical growth.
  • Kansas senior linebacker Jibreel Al-Amin gained 20 pounds.
  • Team speed metrics show major increases from last year.
  • Kansas emphasizes size and speed in preparation for the 2026 season.
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Kansas football’s Matt Gildersleeve shared his perspective on the progress the program has made. Here’s what he had to say as fall camp progressed.

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