Kansas football’s top 2026 recruit decommits days after Sunflower Showdown
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- JJ Dunnigan decommits from Kansas two days after Jayhawks' loss to K-State.
- Four-star cornerback had 65 tackles, six pass breakups and three picks.
- Dunnigan ranked No. 149 overall in 2026 class and had 556 receiving yards.
Just two days after KU’s blowout loss to K-State in the Sunflower Showdown, the Jayhawks lost their highest-rated player commitment in the class of 2026.
James “JJ” Dunnigan announced on his decommitment on Monday night.
“After much prayer and thoughtful conversations with my family, I’ve decided to decommit from the University of Kansas,” Dunnigan said in a post on X. “I’m truly grateful for everything the coaches and staff have done for me and for the way they’ve treated me throughout this process. This was not an easy decision, but I believe it’s the best one for me and my future.”
Losing him is a big blow for Kansas. Dunnigan picked the Jayhawks in January over K-State, Nebraska, Missouri and other schools. The cornerback from Manhattan was expected to play both sides of the ball with KU.
He’d also reaffirmed his commitment to the Jayhawks in May and had taken an active part in helping recruit the rest of the class. The four-star recruit was ranked No. 149 overall (247Sports Composite) in the class of 2026.
In his junior season, he had 65 total tackles, six pass deflections, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. While playing offense, he caught 28 passes for 556 yards and five touchdowns. He also had three special teams touchdowns (two on kickoff returns, one on a punt return).
According to a report by 247Sports, Dunnigan is set to visit Colorado and Miami.
Offensive lineman Kaden Snyder is now the highest-rated player in KU’s class of 2026.
This story was originally published October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM with the headline "Kansas football’s top 2026 recruit decommits days after Sunflower Showdown."
