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Landyn Watson is a weakside linebacker from Hutto, Texas who attended Kentucky. The 6'1", 245-pound transfer arrives at Kansas as a redshirt senior, having previously played at Marshall and TCU. Watson appeared in 25 career games across his previous stops, including 22 at Marshall where he made 11 starts. In 2025 at Kentucky, he recorded 21 total tackles, 8 solo tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 quarterback hurry. Entering his sixth season of eligibility, Watson joins the Jayhawks for the 2026 campaign.

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