Just a little over two weeks after backing off his commitment to Oklahoma State, Kaydin Jones has found a new home.

On Thursday, the Jenks (Okla.) three-star running back committed to Kansas, giving the Jayhawks a big boost to their 2026 class. He was committed to the Cowboys since March 26, when he chose the Big 12 program over Oklahoma and others. But after the firing of head coach Mike Gundy last month, he decided to reopen his process.

Louisville, Vanderbilt and Kansas were all in the mix for his commitment the first time around.

And as the dust settled on his decision to leave OSU’s class, the Jayhawks pounced.

The 6-foot, 170-pounder is the No. 465 overall prospect and No. 30 RB in the 2026 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 6 player in Oklahoma.

Kansas gets one of the top running backs in the Sooner State

Jones has been one of the most productive backs in the state, dating back to his freshman season. In his first varsity season, he ran for 1,264 yards and 11 touchdowns on 7.3 yards per carry, while catching 21 passes for 156 yards and another score. Over the next two seasons, he amassed nearly 4,000 all-purpose yards and 40 touchdowns after transferring to Jenks.

He was also an Oklahoma 6A state champion 4×100 and 4×400 relays, and ran lead leg for Broken Arrow’s state title 4×200 relay as a freshman.

With Jones in the fold, the Jayhawks are up to 20 commitments this cycle. He joins a class headlined by four-star safety James Dunnigan Jr. and four-star interior lineman Kaden Snyder. KU’s group currently ranks No. 37 nationally and No. 6 in the Big 12, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Last cycle, the Jayhawks finished No. 71 nationally and last in the Big 12.