Kansas Jayhawks#9 · TE Jailen Butler
66 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
Jailen Butler is a TE (#9) for Kansas, from Chicago, IL. In the 2026 season he has 2 catches for 29 yards, 29.0 receiving yards per game over 1 game. He has 4.9 fantasy points (PPR), 4.9 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 11
Receptions 14
Receiving TDs 8
Total TDs 8
Scrimmage yards 11
Fantasy points 12
Efficiency
Yards per catch 8
Yards per game 8
Catch volume 14
TD rate 9
Receiving score 11
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 18
Frame 16
Experience 17
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2026 season
2
Receptions
29
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
14.5
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Jailen Butler career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KU | 1 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4.9 |
| 2025 | ODU | 6 | 9 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 20.9 |
| 2023 | ODU | 8 | 9 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 13.4 |
| Career | 15 | 20 | 132 | 1 | 0 | 39.2 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
0
24
38
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs Arizona State | L 17-24 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKansas TE: #9
- ClassSenior
- HometownChicago, IL
Jailen Butler: Kansas TE profile and stats
Jailen Butler is a TE (#9) for Kansas, from Chicago, IL. This profile tracks Jailen Butler'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.
Jailen Butler 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 Jailen Butler play for?
Jailen Butler plays for Kansas, wearing #9 at TE.
What position does Jailen Butler play?
Jailen Butler is a TE for Kansas.
How tall is Jailen Butler?
Jailen Butler is 6-4 and weighs 250 lb.
What year is Jailen Butler in?
Jailen Butler is listed as a senior on the Kansas roster.
Where is Jailen Butler from?
Jailen Butler is from Chicago, IL.
How many receptions does Jailen Butler have?
Jailen Butler has 2 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.