
Freshman Kansas QB Connor Hanika brings local pedigree and versatile size
Connor Hanika is a 2026 Kansas freshman quarterback from Topeka, listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, with a background that also includes playing tight end, basketball, and baseball at Hayden HS[1][2]. The main sell is upside: he arrives with local familiarity, multi-sport athleticism, and a family football connection — his older brother DeShawn played at Kansas from 2023-25[2]. Public stat and news tracking shows no meaningful college game log yet, so he’s more of a developmental, moldable fit than a proven production bet right now[1][2].





