Kansas Jayhawks#44 · DE David Santiago
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 255 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Raleigh, NC
David Santiago is a DE (#44) for Kansas, from Raleigh, NC. In the 2026 season he has 15 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 18
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 11
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 17
Coverage 11
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 15
Frame 16
Experience 13
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2026 season
15
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
4.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
David Santiago career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KU | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MSU | 12 | 24 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | AF | 10 | 37 | 3.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 76 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
0
24
38
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Middle Tennessee | W 55-0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Arizona State | L 17-24 | 4 | 1 |
| Sep 11 | vs Missouri | L 21-38 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Long Island University | W 51-6 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKansas DE: #44
- ClassJunior
- HometownRaleigh, NC
David Santiago: Kansas DE profile and stats
David Santiago is a DE (#44) for Kansas, from Raleigh, NC. This profile tracks David Santiago'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.
David Santiago 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 David Santiago play for?
David Santiago plays for Kansas, wearing #44 at DE.
What position does David Santiago play?
David Santiago is a DE for Kansas.
How tall is David Santiago?
David Santiago is 6-4 and weighs 255 lb.
What year is David Santiago in?
David Santiago is listed as a junior on the Kansas roster.
Where is David Santiago from?
David Santiago is from Raleigh, NC.
How many tackles does David Santiago have?
David Santiago has 15 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.