Overview
- USA TODAY and Yahoo Sports posted fresh Jan. 5 commitment lists, reflecting ongoing high-volume activity across the FBS.
- Kansas secured commitments from UAB defensive tackle Eamon Smalls, Kentucky linebacker Landyn Watson, Colorado State running back Jalen Dupree and Texas offensive lineman Connor Stroh.
- Former Kansas cornerback Jameel Croft Jr. announced his commitment to Charlotte after exiting the Jayhawks' roster.
- Additional Kansas departures in the portal include Dylan Brooks, Jaidyn Doss, Joseph Sipp Jr., Trey Lathan and Carter Lavrusky, per social media posts and local reporting.
- Notable Monday moves nationally include quarterback Ethan Grunkmeyer transferring from Penn State to Virginia Tech, alongside a wave of commitments across multiple positions.