Kansas Football Flips Three-Star Defensive Back

Kansas football continues to build its 2027 recruiting class as Lance Leipold and his staff land another commitment. Three-star defensive back Dylan Northcutt has officially flipped his commitment from Syracuse to Kansas, giving the Jayhawks another talented addition to their secondary.

The Kansas Jayhawks are continuing to make moves on the recruiting trail, securing an important addition to their 2027 recruiting class. Three-star defensive back Dylan Northcutt has officially flipped his commitment from Syracuse to Kansas, choosing the Jayhawks after originally pledging to the Orange in June.

Northcutt, who attends Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California, announced his decision Saturday, November 7. According to On3's recruiting report, Kansas never stopped recruiting Northcutt even after he initially decided to take his talents to Syracuse.

The Jayhawks' persistence eventually paid off, as Northcutt explained that Kansas felt like the better overall fit for him. He mentioned the relationships he developed with the coaching staff and the opportunities the university provides outside of football as major reasons behind his decision.

Northcutt originally took official visits to both Kansas and Syracuse during the summer before choosing the Orange on June 20. However, the Jayhawks continued communicating with him and remained involved throughout his recruitment.

In his conversation with On3, Northcutt explained that Kansas continued recruiting him and helped him develop genuine connections with the coaches. He also pointed to the academic opportunities available at Kansas as another important factor in his decision.

The California defensive back brings some intriguing potential to the Jayhawks' secondary. According to KU Sports, Northcutt is a three-star prospect who recorded 29 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes defended during his high school season.

Northcutt is also an interesting prospect because he is relatively new to football. Despite growing up playing basketball, he only began playing football during his high school career. He has quickly developed into a promising defensive back with impressive athletic ability, speed and ball skills.

Football also runs in his family. His father, Dennis Northcutt, played 10 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Cleveland Browns, after playing college football at Arizona.

With Northcutt joining the program, Kansas now has 17 commitments in its 2027 recruiting class. He becomes the first cornerback in the class and the second defensive back overall, joining safety Braiden Graves.

The addition gives Kansas another opportunity to improve its secondary for the future as Leipold and his staff continue building the roster.

For the Jayhawks, flipping a player who previously chose another Power Four program is an encouraging recruiting win. Kansas will hope Northcutt can eventually develop into an impact player in the defensive backfield. JayhawksRoundtable.