Cam Pickett News, Rumors, Updates - Kansas Jayhawks

Cole Ballard connects with Cam Pickett for 29-Yard TD extending lead for Kansas over TCU

25 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Production hits a speed bump Pickett posted one reception (on six targets) for four yards during Saturday's 35-24 loss to Kansas State.

Impact Pickett still saw involvement in the game plan with six targets, but the production was limited as Kansas relied more heavily on Isaiah Marshall's rushing ability. A six-target workload suggests Pickett is still a featured piece of the passing game, making this performance look more like a difficult matchup than a sign of a reduced role.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks through vs. Utah Pickett gathered in 8 of 13 targets for 134 yards during Saturday's 41-24 loss to Utah.

Impact Pickett turned in the best game of his Kansas career against Utah, setting career highs with eight catches and 134 yards while emerging as Isaiah Marshall's go-to target. The breakout performance came against one of the Big 12's top defenses, suggesting Pickett could be carving out a larger role in the Jayhawks' passing attack.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Wayshawn Parker runs for 171 yards and 2 TDs to lead No. 12 Utah past Kansas

Wayshawn Parker ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Utah to a 41-24 victory over Kansas on Saturday night

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Contributes in blowout win Pickett compiled six receptions (on eight targets) for 49 yards during Saturday's 55-0 win against Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Pickett did return from an injury, and his outlook didn't change much despite the lopsided win, as Kansas relied on its rushing attack and spread targets around in the passing game. The Jayhawks were so dominant on the ground that evaluating individual receiver roles from this game alone is difficult.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Saturday Pickett (hamstring) is going through pregame warmups for Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee State, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Pickett is testing his previously injured hamstring to see if he can go for Week 5. The wide receiver did not play Weeks 1 or 3 before Kansas' bye in Week 4, and during Week 2, he was limited to three yards per reception with barely multiple catches against Missouri.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

May be available Week 5 Kansas' head coach Lance Leipold announced Monday that he is optimistic about Pickett (undisclosed) being available Saturday against Middle Tennessee State, Matt Tait of Wave The W...

Impact Leipold is quoted as saying Pickett has been moving quite well for the first time in a while, welcoming for a Kansas team down one of its top-two running backs (Yasin Willis) heading into the last game of non-conference play. For last season's Jayhawks, Pickett logged 45 receptions (on 66 targets) for 476 yards and three touchdowns, so KU's team knows he can excel when healthy. The question is whether Pickett can log a tune-up game before he and Kansas get stuck in more rigorous conference matchups.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ends up missing game Pickett (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 24-17 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Pickett was a game-time decision heading into the matchup, but he ultimately was inactive. The 6-foot wide receiver's next chance to see the field will be after the Jayhawks' bye versus Middle Tennessee State on Oct. 3. He's logged just two catches for six yards this season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Officially GTD on final availability report Pickett (undisclosed) is officially a game-time call for Saturday's clash with Arizona State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Pickett was listed as probable on Friday's updated report, so the fifth-year player is likely trending toward being available for the Jayhawks despite the listing. He has just a handful of snaps to his name through two games, racking up two catches for six yards last week versus Missouri.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable for London showdown Pickett (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Kansas' tilt with Arizona State in London, per the Big 12 injury report.

Impact Pickett was listed as questionable on Wednesday, but now the wideout has been upgraded to probable ahead of the noon showdown with Arizona State in London. Pickett missed the opener, and caught just two passes for six yards against Missouri.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 3 Pickett (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Arizona State.

Impact Pickett made his season debut against Missouri last week, though his status remains uncertain ahead of Saturday. The wideout should be a reliable target in the passing attack if healthy after a productive 2025 campaign with Kansas, where he hauled in 45 receptions for 476 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Missouri Pickett (leg) is expected to play in the Border War against Missouri, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Pickett's playing time remains to be seen and will depend on how he looks in warm-ups, but it appears the receiver is going to give it a go in the heated rivalry game. The starting wideout, who missed Week 1, reeled in 45 catches for 476 yards and three touchdowns last year.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas Football Injury Update: Latest on Bam Crouch and Cam Pickett Get the latest on the injuries to Kansas football linebacker Bam Crouch and wide receiver Cam Pickett ahead of the Jayhawks’ matchup versus...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Deemed GTD Pickett (leg) is a game-time decision for Kansas' Week 2 matchup against Missouri, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact After missing Kansas' opener, Pickett is a game-time decision for Friday's game. The wideout is expected to have a big role in the passing attack this season after hauling in 45 receptions for 476 yards and three touchdowns last year with the Jayhawks. He has some time to recover, but a final call on his status will be made closer to kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing, no official status Pickett (leg) is practicing for Kansas but there's no word on his status for Week 2 against Missouri on Friday night, per Matt Tait of Wave The Wheat.

Impact Pickett didn't play in Week 1, and there's no clarity on his status for Week 2. He's back at practice, which is a good sign for the Jayhawks, but head coach Lance Leipold said he's "trying to be hopeful" about his availability which isn't the most promising way to phrase it. Pickett is poised to make an instant impact upon his return to action in this Kansas offense, but it remains to be seen when that might be.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 1 Pickett (leg) won't play Friday against LIU, according to Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal.

Impact Pickett was seen on the field during warmups, but he isn't in full uniform and is wearing tennis shoes, so he won't be an option. This is a huge loss for Kansas, as Pickett should've been one of the go-to options in the passing game for the Jayhawks. His next chance to play will come against Missouri next Friday in a Week 2 matchup.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Status remains uncertain Kansas head coach Lance Leipold said he doesn't know what the status of Pickett (leg) will be for Friday's game against LIU, Matt Tait of Wave The Wheat reports.

Impact Pickett looked to be good ahead of the Jayhawks' season opener, but now his status looks to be in question. He'll have a full week to practice before a decision is made.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out a few days Kansas head coach Lance Leipold said that Pickett has been out for four or five days now, but is expected back for Week 1, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Despite missing the past couple of days of practice, Lance Leipold believes Pickett will be ready to go for the start of the 2026 season. Leipold remarked that "he (Pickett) was dressed out today and doing some things. But still extremely limited." Kansas opens its season at home against LIU on Sept. 4.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Nine targets in season finale Pickett hauled in 5 of 9 targets for 31 yards during Friday's 31-21 loss against Utah.

Impact Pickett continued his strong run of targets with nine opportunities in the season finale. The senior receiver ends the year with 45 catches (on 64 targets) for 476 yards and three touchdowns. Pickett and Emmanuel Henderson provided QB Jalon Daniels with a lot of talent and skill at the wideout positions. Unfortunately, it ended up just one win shy of bowl eligibility.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustained targets over last five Pickett gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 62 yards during Saturday's 24-20 defeat against Arizona.

Impact Pickett has received at least five targets in each of his last five games. Over that stretch, he has 23 catches (on 30 targets) for 233 yards. Unfortunately, he has not scored a touchdown since Week 1 against Wagner. Despite having sustained volume in targets, Kansas has struggled at putting points on the scoreboard this season. The Jayhawks are on a bye next week before playing at Iowa State in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high eight targets in loss Pickett logged six receptions (on eight targets) for 40 yards during Saturday's 42-17 defeat to Kansas State.

Impact Pickett's eight targets were a season-high and he's had at least five in each of his last three games. The only problem against Kansas State is that QB Jalon Daniels struggled with accuracy and his efficiency. Kansas should have a much easier time moving the ball versus a bad Oklahoma State defense next week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six grabs in loss Pickett gathered in all six targets for 55 yards during Saturday's 42-17 defeat to Texas Tech.

Impact Pickett recorded at least five catches in a single game for the third time this season. He's been ultra efficient in his last two games while snagging all 11 of his targets for 109 yards. Although the volume has seen an uptick of late, he has not scored a touchdown since Week 1 against Wagner. Kansas will be on a bye next week before hosting in-state rival Kansas State.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six grabs in loss Pickett gathered in all six targets for 55 yards during Saturday's 42-17 defeat to Texas Tech.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches all five targets Pickett reeled in all five targets for 64 yards during Saturday's 27-20 victory against UCF.

Impact Pickett recorded five targets, the most he's seen since having six in the Week 0 opener against Fresno State. Through six games, Pickett has 18 catches (on 23 targets) for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Emmanuel Henderson paced the team once again with nine targets at UCF. Kansas will play at Texas Tech next week and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Jayhawks throw the ball more than they normally do.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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