KU football gets commitment from 5-foot-10 juco quarterback

The Kansas football team has added to its quarterback depth, picking up a commitment from Miles Kendrick of San Mateo (Calif.) junior college, JayhawkSlant.com reported Monday.

Kendrick, who visited KU over the weekend, is a three-star recruit according to Rivals. He told Jayhawk Slant that he plans to report to KU’s campus this semester so he can go through spring practices.

The dual-threat QB started nine games for San Mateo as a freshman, throwing for 18 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Kendrick, who is 5 feet 10, told Jayhawk Slant that his height has always been a talking point.

“People told me I should be a running back or a wide receiver and everyone has their opinions,” Kendrick said. “But that has motivated me to play quarterback like I have a boulder on my shoulder.”

Kendrick will likely compete for the starting job with Peyton Bender and Carter Stanley, who both return to KU after splitting time last season.

This story was originally published January 15, 2018 at 1:25 PM with the headline "KU football gets commitment from 5-foot-10 juco quarterback."