Dylan Edwards’ move to Kansas Jayhawks football is a major statement against a program that has controlled this matchup since 2008.
Rated as a 3-star transfer by 247Sports, Edwards checked in as the No. 21 running back in the portal. He joined a Kansas transfer class that ranked 53rd nationally and 13th in the Big 12 Conference. That ranking likely would’ve been higher if not for an injury-shortened 2025 season at Kansas State Wildcats football, where he played just four games, totaling 205 yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries before departing in November.
His breakout came in 2024, when he helped Kansas State to a 9–4 record. Edwards racked up 546 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 74 carries—an impressive 7.4 yards per attempt—while adding 133 receiving yards and two scores through the air. Against Kansas that year, he erupted for 208 all-purpose yards in a thrilling 29–27 win. When healthy, Edwards has shown he can be one of the nation’s most explosive backs.
At Big 12 Media Days, Kansas linebacker Tre Lathan acknowledged what Edwards brings to the table, expressing relief that he’s now on his side. The two faced off in 2024, when Edwards contributed both on offense and special teams in a 45–18 Kansas State victory, while Lathan recorded seven tackles.
Lathan speaks on a great trait that Edwards brings to the Jayhawks
Lathan praised Edwards’ mindset, noting his quiet demeanor and genuine love for the game—qualities that resonate in today’s college football landscape.
Now healthy, Edwards joins a revamped backfield alongside Yasin Willis, forming a complementary duo. Edwards offers elite speed and agility, while Willis provides a more physical, downhill presence. Together, they aim to elevate a Kansas rushing attack that averaged 157.8 yards per game last season, ranking 60th nationally after a 5–7 finish.
