9Dakyus Brinkley
EDGE · RS SO
3-SO
Current depth chart
RDE2Second3-SO
Depth relationships
Bio
Dakyus Brinkley is a 6'3", 253-pound right defensive end for the Kansas Jayhawks. A native of Katy, Texas, Brinkley was a four-star recruit in the 2024 class, ranked 323rd overall. He redshirted as a freshman in 2024 before appearing in all 12 games during the 2025 season. In 2025, he recorded 15 tackles (8 solo, 7 assisted), 5.0 tackles-for-loss, and 1.5 sacks. Brinkley notched his first career sacks against Arizona and added a career-high 2.0 tackles-for-loss at Iowa State. From Katy HS · Katy, TX.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SophomoreHeight6'3"Weight255 lbHometownKaty, TXHigh schoolKaty HSRecruiting4 · No. 323 national · 2024 classConferenceBig 12
Production · 2026 · 2 GP
Defense
4
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
KATY HSKaty, TX
KANSAS2024 — present