Jonathan Wallace

Biography

Jonathan Wallace is in his sixth season at Kansas after joining the coaching staff in February of 2020. He currently serves as KU’s assistant head coach, working with the Kansas running backs. Wallace continues to draw recognition for his work in Lawrence, most recently being Kansas' nominee for the Broyles Award in 2024. In December of 2023, Wallace was selected for the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute in and was recognized as one of college football’s rising stars in 2023, earning a spot on 247Sports’ 30Under30 list heading into the season. Wallace coached Lawrence's own Devin Neal to become Kansas' all-time leading rusher in 2024, as Neal set Kansas' all-time marks in rushing yards (4,343), rushing touchdowns (49), scrimmage touchdowns (53), yards-per-carry - min. 500 attempts (5.7), scoring (318 points), games with a rushing touchdown (31) and 100-yard rushing games (20). Neal's 4,343 career rushing yards are the fifth-most in Big 12 Conference history. During his senior season, Neal rushed for 1,266 yards and 16 touchdowns on 219 carries. Neal’s 1,266 yards were the fifth most in single-season Kansas history, while his 16 rushing touchdowns are tied for the second most, trailing only June Henley’s 17 rushing touchdowns in 1996. Kansas’ offense rushed for 2,537 yards in 2024, marking its second-straight season with at least 2,500 rushing yards. It marks the first time since 1993-94 (2,719 in 1994; 2,567 in 1993) that Kansas has rushed for 2,500+ yards in cons