Tyren Parker is a three-star recruit from Topeka, KS, out of Shawnee Heights (No. 1,114 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Kansas's 8 games this season.
Where Parker comes from
- Topeka, KS
- Shawnee Heights
- Shawnee Heights is within 25 miles of Memorial Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,114 in the 2026 class.
Where Parker fits
Kansas lists 14 receivers this season.
Kansas receivers with a game this season
Kansas is 3-5. Next: vs UCF, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Topeka, KS
Tyren Parker is on trial in Kansas's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
Kansas fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Leipold
Pass share
41.7%
242 pass / 338 run
Plays / game
72.5
8 games
Team sack rate
4.4%
274 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Kansas -- now projected as a quality contributor in the passing game.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Kansas has produced 1 All-Conference wide receiver. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Emmanuel Henderson Jr. went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Kansas in 2026
- 2026 Kansas LeipoldYear 1 · Games –
- High school Shawnee HeightsTecumseh, KS · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,114 in the 2026 class. Signed with Kansas.
2026
- Signed with KansasThree-star, out of Shawnee Heights
