Kansas Jayhawks#9 · DE Dakyus Brinkley
80 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 255 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Katy, TX
Dakyus Brinkley is a DE (#9) for Kansas, from Katy, TX. In the 2026 season he has 11 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 18
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 17
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 15
Frame 15
Experience 10
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2026 season
11
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Dakyus Brinkley career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KU | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | KU | 8 | 15 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | 26 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
0
24
38
6
37
7
7No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Middle Tennessee | W 55-0 | 2 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | vs Arizona State | L 17-24 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 11 | vs Missouri | L 21-38 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Long Island University | W 51-6 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKansas DE: #9
- ClassSophomore
- HometownKaty, TX
Dakyus Brinkley: Kansas DE profile and stats
Dakyus Brinkley is a DE (#9) for Kansas, from Katy, TX. This profile tracks Dakyus Brinkley's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kansas roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kansas sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Dakyus Brinkley in the news
All newsRecapKansas beat Middle Tennessee 55-0 (Week 5, 2026)Kansas beat Middle Tennessee 55-0 at Memorial Stadium. Now Kansas is 2-2, 0-1 in Big 12 play, and Middle Tennessee is 2-3.2026-10-03RecapMissouri beat Kansas 38-21 (Week 2, 2026)Missouri beat Kansas 38-21 at Memorial Stadium. Now Missouri is 2-0, and Kansas is 1-1.2026-09-11RecapKansas beat Long Island University 51-6 (Week 1, 2026)Kansas beat Long Island University 51-6 at Memorial Stadium. Now Kansas is 1-0, and Long Island University is 0-1.2026-09-04
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Dakyus Brinkley play for?
Dakyus Brinkley plays for Kansas, wearing #9 at DE.
What position does Dakyus Brinkley play?
Dakyus Brinkley is a DE for Kansas.
How tall is Dakyus Brinkley?
Dakyus Brinkley is 6-3 and weighs 255 lb.
What year is Dakyus Brinkley in?
Dakyus Brinkley is listed as a sophomore on the Kansas roster.
Where is Dakyus Brinkley from?
Dakyus Brinkley is from Katy, TX.
How many tackles does Dakyus Brinkley have?
Dakyus Brinkley has 11 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.