Dylan Downing is a steady, senior-depth Jayhawk with special-teams value
Downing’s appeal is less splashy headline stuff and more reliable football DNA: in the 2024 season, the 6-foot-1, 235-pound redshirt senior appeared in all 12 games for Kansas and logged three tackles, while also contributing on special teams. He brings veteran experience, physicality, and roster flexibility at linebacker, which makes him the kind of “know exactly what you’re getting” piece coaches love. The catch: his recent production has been modest, so his fit is strongest for a team needing trustworthy depth, special-teams grit, and a high-motor locker-room presence rather than an instant star.
