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Kansas football: Position battle updates for Jayhawks after Week 2

By Joshua Schulman

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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Kansas redshirt senior linebacker Tristian Fletcher (19) and junior defensive lineman Jereme Robinson (90) takes down Missouri State quarterback Jacob Clark (12) in the first quarter of Friday’s game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Kansas redshirt senior linebacker Tristian Fletcher (19) and junior defensive lineman Jereme Robinson (90) takes down Missouri State quarterback Jacob Clark (12) in the first quarter of Friday’s game inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. /

Kansas Football Defensive Ends

Hayden Hatcher is tied for the team lead in total tackles and has been one of the highest-graded run defenders at the defensive end position. However, Austin Booker received a more steady snap count on passing downs after a strong Week 1 showing. The Minnesota transfer recorded a pair of sacks vs. Illinois and is much better against the pass than Hatcher.

Opposite of Hatcher is Jereme Robinson, who is more of a three-down player. He has three sacks in two games and has quickly earned the trust of his coaching staff after serving in a reserve role in 2022.

Auburn transfer Dylan Brooks was a sleeper candidate to receive playing time, but he seems to have fallen behind Patrick Joyner Jr., a Utah State transfer. Joyner has strictly been used on late downs to rush the passer.

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