Draeden Punt
Freshman defensive end on Kansas's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 250 lb · Orange City, IA · MOC-Floyd Valley HS
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 731 nationally · Signed with Kansas
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive end on Kansas's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Kansas in 2026.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
Draeden Punt
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Kansas3-star out of MOC-Floyd Valley
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Leipold
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Kansas -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Kansas has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Austin Booker went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kansas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive end · Kansas
Returning around him
- 2 Kansas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +5 net (31 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kansas · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #62 · 2026 recruiting class #61
Background
High School: Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 8 recruit in the state of Iowa and the No. 64 defensive end nationally by Rivals … Coached by Grant Hegstad at MOC-Floyd Valley … Named to the Des Moines Register’s All-State First Team … Helped the Dutchmen to a 5-4...
The defensive line · Kansas
- #33Leroy Harris III6.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #94Blake Herold5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #9Dakyus Brinkley5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #91Alex Bray3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #53Draeden Puntno box-score line yet
15 more on the roster · Kansas team page