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Yasin Willis stats, 2026

Kansas (3–4, Big 12). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Yasin Willis is a running back for Kansas (3–4). Among running backs this season he's 49th in rushing success rate (51.9%), 213th in rushing TDs (2), 221st in yards per carry (4.6), in 3 games. This week: Kansas at TCU.

Rushing yards125321st of 427 running backs
Carries27328th of 428 running backs
Yards per carry4.6221st of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs2213th of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Yasin Willis?

Position
Running back
Class
Junior
Height
6-1
Weight
225 pounds
Number
No. 6
Hometown
Newark, NJ
High school
St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, NJ)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 525 in the 2024 class, signed with Syracuse
Transfers
Syracuse to Kansas (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Yasin Willis's rushing stats

He's 213th of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (2) and 221st of 372 running backs in yards per carry (4.6).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards125321st of 427
Carries27328th of 428
Yards per carry4.6221st of 372
Rushing TDs2213th of 351

The season

Yasin Willis's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 49th of 366 running backs in rushing success rate (51.9%) and 122nd of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.18).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate51.9%49th of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)2312th of 393
EPA per play0.18122nd of 357

The season

Yasin Willis's receiving stats

He's 296th of 395 running backs in catches (3) and 342nd of 392 running backs in receiving yards (12).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches3296th of 395
Receiving yards12342nd of 392

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Yasin Willis's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2024Syracuse361303.618260
2025Syracuse1295534.348340
2026Kansas271254.623120
Career1928084.2719720

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Yasin Willis do at Syracuse and Kansas?

Kansas this season is where he's been best: his best numbers at any school on all 4 of the rates below. That's +0.19 EPA per play (-0.05 at Syracuse), a rushing success rate of 51.9% (40.9%) and 4.6 yards a carry (4.1). His weakest stretch was Syracuse (2024–2025): -0.05 EPA per play and a rushing success rate of 40.9%. His biggest season for rushing yards was 2025 at Syracuse, with 553. The Kansas numbers are 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026. The rates compare fairly with his other seasons; the totals are still growing.

Rushing yards by season
2024, Syracuse: 13013020242025, Syracuse: 55355320252026, Kansas: 1251252026*
EPA per play
Syracuse, 2024–2025: -0.05-0.052024–2025Kansas, 2026: +0.19+0.192026*
Rushing success rate
Syracuse, 2024–2025: 40.9%40.9%2024–2025Kansas, 2026: 51.9%51.9%2026*
Yards per carry
Syracuse, 2024–2025: 4.14.12024–2025Kansas, 2026: 4.64.62026*
SchoolSeasonsCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TDRush successExplosive runsExplosive catches
Syracuse2024–20251656834.151660040.9%7.3%0.0%
Kansas2026 (so far)271254.62312051.9%7.4%—

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Yasin Willis's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2024Syracuse-0.29-0.25-0.3036.1%8.3%-12.76%
2025Syracuse+0.03-0.43+0.0842.2%7.0%4.125%
2026Kansas+0.19+0.04+0.2151.9%7.4%5.516%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Yasin Willis's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. Long Island UniversityW 51–67211210
2vs. MissouriL 21–38188002
3vs. Arizona StateL 17–24358011

FAQ

Questions about Yasin Willis

What position does Yasin Willis play?

Yasin Willis plays running back for Kansas, which is 3–4 this season.

Where has Yasin Willis played?

Syracuse (2024–2025) and Kansas (2026).

Where is Yasin Willis from, and what year is he?

Yasin Willis is a junior running back for Kansas, listed at 6-1 and 225 pounds, from Newark, NJ.

How tall is Yasin Willis, and how much does he weigh?

Yasin Willis is listed at 6-1 and 225 pounds on Kansas's 2026 roster.

What year is Yasin Willis?

Yasin Willis is a junior, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Yasin Willis's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Yasin Willis has 808 rushing yards on 192 carries with 7 rushing touchdowns, plus 19 catches for 72 yards.

Who does Yasin Willis play for?

Kansas (3–4, Big 12), where he plays running back and wears No. 6.

Is Yasin Willis eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Yasin Willis was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Yasin Willis play in his last game?

Week 3 vs. Arizona State: 35 rushing yards, 8 carries, 1 explosive runs (12+ yards), 1 catch. Kansas lost 17–24.

Where did Yasin Willis go to high school?

St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, NJ). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 525 in the 2024 class, signed with Syracuse.

Is Yasin Willis a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Syracuse to Kansas (2026).

What are Yasin Willis's stats this season?

125 rushing yards, 27 carries, 4.6 yards per carry, 2 rushing TDs, 51.9% rushing success rate in 3 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Yasin Willis rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 49th of 366 in rushing success rate, 213th of 351 in rushing TDs, 221st of 372 in yards per carry.

When does Yasin Willis play next?

Kansas visits TCU Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on FS1. The numbers' pick: TCU.

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