Jailen Butler News: Headed to Kansas

Published on January 9, 2026

Butler will transfer to Kansas, per Michael Swain of 247Sports.com.

Butler caught nine passes for 59 yards and one touchdown with Old Dominion in 2025, and will now get a shot at the Power Four level with what appears to be one season of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound tight end will look to immediately compete for playing time with the Jayhawks.