Kansas Recruiting Michigan ATH Lundon Hampton

Hampton to visit Kansas campus this weekend ahead of official visit in May

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Lundon Hampton, a junior athlete from Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has an official visit scheduled with the University of Kansas on May 1st. Ahead of that, Hampton and his family will be visiting the Kansas campus this weekend to meet with the football staff and attend a Jayhawks basketball game.

Why it matters

Hampton is a highly sought-after three-star recruit who has drawn interest from several Power 5 programs, including Michigan State, Purdue, and Pittsburgh. His visit to Kansas signals the Jayhawks' strong interest in adding him to their roster, which could be a significant boost for their football program.

The details

At 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, Hampton has played running back, defensive back, and returned kicks in high school. Most schools are recruiting him as a defensive prospect, with some seeing him as a safety-hybrid and others potentially projecting him to grow into a full-fledged linebacker. The Kansas staff has been recruiting Hampton very hard, which is why he wanted to get an unofficial visit in before his official visit in May.

  • Hampton will visit the Kansas campus this weekend (March 4-5, 2026).
  • Hampton has an official visit scheduled with Kansas on May 1, 2026.

The players

Lundon Hampton

A junior athlete from Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who is a three-star recruit and the No. 16 junior in the state.

Kansas Jayhawks

The football program at the University of Kansas, which is actively recruiting Hampton and has scheduled an official visit with him.

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What they’re saying

“The Kansas staff has been recruiting me very hard, which is why I hope to get to know the campus and school better. As a result, I wanted to get to an unofficial visit first before returning for the official.”

— Lundon Hampton (Rivals)

What’s next

Hampton's visit to the Kansas campus this weekend will be an important step in his recruitment, as he looks to get a better feel for the program and the university before his official visit in May.

The takeaway

The recruitment of Lundon Hampton by the Kansas Jayhawks highlights the program's efforts to attract top talent from outside its traditional recruiting footprint. Hampton's visit schedule suggests he is seriously considering Kansas, which could be a significant addition to the Jayhawks' roster if he ultimately chooses to commit.