Kansas football: Position battle updates for Jayhawks after Week 2

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) reacts after a first down against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) reacts after a first down against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2022; Memphis, TN, USA; Kansas Jayhawks tight end Jared Casey (47) celebrates with tight end Mason Fairchild (89) after scoring a touchdown in the second overtime against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2022 Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Arkansas won 55-53. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2022; Memphis, TN, USA; Kansas Jayhawks tight end Jared Casey (47) celebrates with tight end Mason Fairchild (89) after scoring a touchdown in the second overtime against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2022 Liberty Bowl at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Arkansas won 55-53. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas Football Tight Ends

Andy Kotelnicki is very fond of his tight end group. Kansas’ run-heavy scheme requires multiple tight ends on the field most of the time. Mason Fairchild is the biggest receiving threat, and Jared Casey is used as a Swiss Army knife in the backfield or as a blocker.

Trevor Kardell gives the offense a little bit of everything. He is probably the most complete tight end on the team. There is no clear-cut No. 1 here because they all play their role very effectively.