Here are some Kansas football players to watch for 2027 NFL Draft

The University of Kansas football team had two players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Enrique Cruz Jr., an offensive lineman, was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round, while Emmanuel Henderson Jr., a wide receiver, was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round. Both players were invited to the NFL combine. For the 2027 NFL Draft, five Kansas players to watch are Trey Lathan, a redshirt senior linebacker who led the team in tackles in 2025; Calvin Clements, a redshirt junior offensive lineman who started at left tackle last season; Cam Pickett, a redshirt senior wide receiver who tied for the team lead in receptions last year; Nik McMillan, a redshirt senior wide receiver who transferred from Buffalo; and Leroy Harris III, a junior defensive end who led the team in sacks last season. These players have the potential to be drafted in 2027. The Jayhawks are looking to improve their defense this season, which could make players like Lathan and Harris more likely to be drafted. Kansas has had an offensive lineman selected in each of the past three NFL drafts.