Freshman Tate Nagy Emerges as Kansas Football Punt Returner with NFL Support

Tate Nagy, a freshman wide receiver for Kansas football and son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, has quickly established himself as the Jayhawks' primary punt returner this season. He has received mentorship from Chiefs punt returner Nikko Remigio, who texted him advice before his collegiate debut, and special teams coordinator Dave Toub, who has helped with technique based on his prior observations of Nagy in high school. Despite being a converted quarterback standing 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds, Nagy has made an immediate impact with eight punt returns totaling over 60 yards, including a key 21-yard return against Missouri that set up a touchdown drive. Head coach Lance Leipold praised Nagy's clean catches and decision-making, noting his ability to evade defenders despite his smaller size and relative inexperience in the role. This revitalized punt return game contrasts with last season when Kansas returned only eight punts for 55 yards. Nagy has expressed enthusiasm for learning and improving daily in his new position and credits the professional-level advice as an advantage in his early success.