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Dakyus Brinkley
DE · Sophomore · #9 · 6' 3" · 253 lbs · 4★ recruit
From Katy, TX
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Estimated NIL value
$568.9K
Kansas · Football
Dakyus Brinkley
DE · Sophomore · #9 · 6' 3" · 253 lbs · 4★ recruit
From Katy, TX
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Estimated NIL value
$568.9K
Kansas · Football
DE · Sophomore · #9 · 6' 3" · 253 lbs
★★★★★4★ RecruitFrom Katy, TX
Estimated NIL value
$568.9K
Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation.
Pool-accounting allocation: $515K
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Dakyus Brinkley is a 6' 3" 253 lbs Sophomore Defensive End for Kansas and is listed by ESPN from Katy, TX. Dakyus Brinkley ranks 14th within the current Kansas football roster. The modeled value is $568.9K, with $515K allocated to reconcile the sport pool.
Pool share by sport
2.6%
Football pool: $19.6M
Pool share of school
1.5%
Kansas roster market: $34.5M
Roster dollars tracked
$19.6M
Kansas Football pool-accounting sum
Recent game logs
8
Latest verified ESPN appearances
Live player file
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Position
Defensive End
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#9
Height
6' 3"
Weight
253 lbs
Hometown
Katy, TX
Roster status
Inactive
Current listing
Kansas Jayhawks
Recruit rating
4-star
Recruiting profile
4-star / No. 323 nationally
Rating: 0.9043
High school: Katy
From: Katy, TX
Class: 2024 / EDGE
2025 season production
ESPN player feedDefense
15
Total tackles
8
Solo tackles
1.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Career history
| Season | Team | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | PD | FF | AST | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kansas Jayhawks | 15 | 8 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | All teams | 15 | 8 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Latest games
Iowa State CyclonesNov 22, 2025 · 38-143 TOT · 3 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDL
Arizona WildcatsNov 8, 2025 · 24-202 TOT · 1 SOLO · 1.5 SACK · 0 PDW
Oklahoma State CowboysNov 1, 2025 · 38-211 TOT · 1 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDL
Texas Tech Red RaidersOct 11, 2025 · 42-171 TOT · 1 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDW
UCF KnightsOct 4, 2025 · 27-201 TOT · 1 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDL
Missouri TigersSep 6, 2025 · 42-311 TOT · 0 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDW
Wagner SeahawksAug 29, 2025 · 46-71 TOT · 1 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDW
Fresno State BulldogsAug 23, 2025 · 31-75 TOT · 0 SOLO · 0 SACK · 0 PDSideline Data Desk
Front-seven value reflects snap importance, pass-rush or run-fit scarcity, recruiting demand, and transfer-market leverage. For Dakyus Brinkley, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $568.9K headline case.
The visible base estimate is $568.9K. The pool-accounting allocation is $515K, equal to about 2.6% of the Kansas football market. The player ranks 14th on that roster.
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