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Kansas Snatches Former Oklahoma State Running Back Commit

The Jayhawks keep adding to this impressive 2026 class
ByConnor Mardian|
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold applauds on the sidelines during the first half of the game against West Virginia Mountaineers at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 20, 2025.
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold applauds on the sidelines during the first half of the game against West Virginia Mountaineers at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 20, 2025. | Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Minutes ago, Kansas landed the commitment of former Oklahoma State commit Kaydin Jones, per Rivals.com. 

Jones is a class of 2026 recruit and is listed as a three-star by both Rivals and 247Sports. Jones decommitted from Oklahoma State on September 23rd, the day head coach Mike Gundy was relieved of his duties following a 1-4 start.

Rivals.com outlook

The Jenks, Oklahoma, native is touted as the nation’s 467th-best prospect in the country, the 30th-ranked running back, and the No. 6 player from Oklahoma. 

247Sports outlook

The 5-foot-10, 175-pound running back is listed as the 21st-ranked running back and the No. 6 player from Oklahoma. 

Here is the scouting report from 247Sports’ scouting analyst Gabe Brooks. 

“Capable runner in a variety of situations with impressive initial accelerating juice. Runs hard, plays pad level-aware, and displays encouraging contact balance that allows him to finish above his size. Excels as a cut-and-go runner with vision and ability to get skinny in the hole. Not necessarily an open-field dancer, but capable of move-stringing elusiveness at the second level when needed. Gets upfield with purpose. All-purpose experience speaks to return game reps and some pass-catching targets. Also has shown some blitz pickup savvy. Good football pedigree. Owns some solid track and field numbers from early in high school career. Quicker than fast in the open field; tops out in the long speed category, but again, excels in initial juice. Highly capable, well-rounded back who could potentially provide early P4 snaps.”

Jones is the 19th prospect in Kansas’ 2026 class. The same class that impressively sits 34th in the nation, and fifth-best in the Big 12. 

This is a class that is drawing more and more attention. Last month, ESPN previewed which Kansas recruit they thought was going to have the biggest impact next season, and Jones may be near the top of that contention, alongside cornerback JJ Dunnigan and offensive tackle Kaden Snyder.

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