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Kansas Football Lands Safety Robert Reddick After Weekend Visit

Kansas landed speedy safety Robert Reddick to its 2026 recruiting class days after a highly-rated prospect decommitted from the Jayhawks.
Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts during the second half against the UNLV Rebels at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts during the second half against the UNLV Rebels at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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After losing one of the program's top commits in the 2026 recruiting class, Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks got back on their feet with a new pledge.

Defensive back Robert Reddick committed to Kansas on Wednesday, giving KU its 18th commitment of the recruiting cycle.

Reddick, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound free safety, attends Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He had recently wrapped up an official visit over the weekend, which reportedly went very well.

The buzz grew quickly following his time in Lawrence, with 247 Sports insider Michael Swain logging a crystal ball pick in KU's favor on Monday.

Defensive backs coach Brandon Shelby and strength and conditioning coach Matt Gildersleeve spearheaded his recruitment.

Furthermore, cornerback Austin Alexander served as Reddick’s player host during his trip to campus.

Reddick is a consensus 3-star recruit and the No. 1,498 overall player in 247 Sports Composite rankings.

Per Reddick’s X account, he held 14 Division I offers before choosing the Jayhawks and boasts an incredible 4.28-second 40-yard dash.

He previously visited Toledo and Illinois and chose KU over other finalists like Purdue and Northern Illinois.

Reddick becomes the third defensive back to commit to Kansas in the 2026 cycle, joining the Jayhawks' top-ranked recruit James “JJ” Dunnigan Jr. and Trey Brown.

The commitment comes at a good time for Kansas, which recently lost defensive end Landen Anderson, one of the highest-ranked players in its class.

While Anderson’s departure was a tough blow, the addition of Reddick is a quick and much-needed bounce-back from Leipold’s staff.

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A lifelong Kansas basketball and football fan, Josh recently graduated from The College of New Jersey, majoring in Communications and minoring in Journalism. Josh has over 1,500 published articles on KU athletics across Kansas on SI and FanSided's Through the Phog, with additional work at Indiana on SI, Notre Dame on SI, and Pro Football Network. Josh looks to provide a fan's perspective in his writing for the school he has loved since he was a kid. KC Sports Network is the premier destination for Kansas City sports fans with podcasts, YouTube and social media content. Stay connected with the latest news and analysis by following KCSN on all social media platforms.

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