Dane Efird

Kansas commit| 2025| HKA Top 40 winner| Branson High School(MO)| 6,3| 190 pounds| 4.0 GPA| Head Coach: Hafner| 2023/ 2024 All State Class 5

[Dane Efird @DRefird7]

I am proud to announce my commitment to @KU_Football. Thank you to my family, coaches and most importantly God for pushing and believing in me. Rock Chalk!!
@CoachDeWeen
@CoachMiller_KU
@CoachOnatolu
@HKA_Tanalski
@Briggs_bourg
@BearHafner
@BransonFootball
@punt_21

[Adam @HKA_Tanalski]

True Freshman specs in FBS football

@Trey_Butkowski 2/2 FGS (27,29)
@StarzykScott 1/1 FG (53)
@J_Arredondo2025 LS1
@DRefird7 1/1 PAT

missing anyone?

[Dane Efird @DRefird7]

Thank you Coach, really appreciate it.

[Lance Leipold @CoachLeipold]

Let’s all wish our Jayhawk Family member @DRefird7 a Happy Birthday! Dane, enjoy your special day!

#RockChalkBirthday

[Dane Efird @DRefird7]

Officially signed! 📄🖊️ Rock Chalk!!
@KU_Football @CoachDeWeen @CoachMiller_KU @CoachOnatolu @HKA_Tanalski @Briggs_bourg @BransonFootball

[Dane Efird @DRefird7]

Thank you @KU_Football.

[Kansas Football @KU_Football]

Join us in welcoming this new group of Jayhawks to the family 🔴🔵

#RockChalk

[Dane Efird @DRefird7]

Blessed to be a part of this outstanding group.

[Adam @HKA_Tanalski]

Quick shout to my guy @Briggs_bourg

@EvanNoel14 - Florida
@Brek_schultz - UL
@creighton_w17 - So Miss
@TyPowell2025 - Marshall
@CooperHelmke - Tulane
@DrewTalley15 - Se Lousiana
@NathanZimmer41 - Southern (offer)
@jackrichardskn - So Miss
@DRefird7 - Kansas

Trust the Process!!!!! Train Correctly

9 d1 kickers in one training branch

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@Gavinhiggins25
@andrew_mccor7
@_ashermurray
@Jonahartman07

All Top 2026s.

If you are in the boot or Mississippi where do you train?????

[Cooper Helmke @CooperHelmke]

1000% COMMITTED LETS ROLL 🌊🌊@CoachJonSumrall @CoachJGalante @Coach__Hudspeth @ColeHeard_GM @EvanMckissack @HKA_Tanalski @Briggs_bourg @GreenWaveFB @CoachSchexTU @SSN_Tulane @TailgateTulane @TULNrecruiting @garlandgillen @richiemills

[Erik Peters @Erik_Peters_]

#AGTG After a great conversation with @michael_frisina I’m blessed to receive an offer from @CalFootball #GoBears

@roberthersh15 @HKA_Tanalski
@Coach_Sooto @GP_Recruiting

[Dane Efird @DRefird7]

Preparing for the next level @KU_Football. Here are two balls from 40 and 45 against a 15 mph wind and a wind chill of 5 degrees. Love the challenge. @CoachDeWeen @CoachMiller_KU @CoachOnatolu @HKA_Tanalski @Briggs_bourg @BransonFootball

[Brek Schultz @Brek_schultz]

Committed to the cULture ‼️🌶️🌶️⚜️

@CoachMGiuliani @michaeldes1 @coachmbergeron @HKA_Tanalski @Briggs_bourg @CoachDiesi @CoachLegette @MattNelsonHK @Coach_Radke

[Cooper Helmke @CooperHelmke]

I am super excited to announce that I have received an offer to play @BoilerFootball!!

@CoachJShibest @CoachJBrown7 @CoachTThompson @HKA_Tanalski @Briggs_bourg @richiemills @garlandgillen

[Trey Butkowski @Trey_Butkowski]

Extremely exited to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career at @Pitt_FB! #H2P

@CoachDuzzPittFB @coachjbronowski @CoachOrrock @HKA_Tanalski @daubrey52 @KohlsKicking @4thDownU

[Branson Pirate Football @BransonFootball]

Congratulations to Dane, Luke and Will!

[News-Leader @springfieldNL]

We are proud to announce our 2024 All-Ozarks high school football teams. Congratulations to the many deserving athletes across the region. https://t.co/PRdveUkyzI

[Adam @HKA_Tanalski]

Helmke - Boise State
Powell - Marshall
Schultz - Air Force Offer
Wilbanks - So Miss
Noel - Florida
Richardson - So Miss
Efird - Kansas
Talley - SE La/Air Force offers
Higgins - Top 10 ranked 2026
Artman - Top 10 ranked 2026
Mccormick - Top 10 ranked 2026
Murray - 1 of 2 scholarship offered 2026

The boot
@Briggs_bourg

[Trey Butkowski @Trey_Butkowski]

After a great call with @coachjbronowski I am blessed to receive an offer from @Pitt_FB! Grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a rich culture! #H2P

@HKA_Tanalski @Briggs_bourg @BaltarJackson @bsauls22 @shanee_mc @daubrey52 @4thDownU @KohlsHighlights @CoachOrrock

[Dane Efird @DRefird7]

After a great phone call with @CoachDeWeen. I am honored to receive an offer from Kansas University. Rock Chalk!

@HKA_Tanalski @Briggs_bourg @BearHafner @BransonFootball @Coach__Sam__

[Adam @HKA_Tanalski]

.@Briggs_bourg

What a difference a day makes

Rock some sidewalk chalk, and draw your future #eyesup

[Dane Efird @DRefird7]

Had a great time with @HKA_Tanalski down in Dallas. Thank you to @Briggs_bourg and @BaltarJackson for some great instruction.
Below is a 48 and 54 yard field goal as well as a 73 yard kickoff.

[Fentress Kicking @FentressKicking]

🚨K.I.C.K.E.R.S & C.O.M.B.O.S
that I wouldn’t wait till early or mid January to OFFER. 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣’s

@ConnorFerg94 GA
@willjweisberg CA
@OScheihing2025 MD
@DRefird7 MO
@ChandlerDixon_6 AL
@ParkerCushing25 TX
@DrewMcNerney07 FL
@DemirSpaulding IL
@Guytano23 NJ*
@TheNoahMcGough TX
@LangdonLaws MA
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@Adampineiro40 FL
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@LoganCalder30 FL
@OReynolds2025 CT
@JaceDJon NY

In NO particular order. As always these Athletes are trained by the Nation’s best Coaches!

@4thDownU FL
@PKA_TX TX
@coachBrian_Egan TX
@thedawsonzim GA
@OneOnOneNJNYPA NY/NJ
@punt_21 KS
@trlong02 AL
@Shaynegraham17 MI
@PatrickMeans19 GA
@CodyMandell_ TX/LA
@OKC_kicking FL
@UprightKicking FL
@shanee_mc FL
@stevieartigue LA
@_ColeMurphy_ CA
@CoachDeeks MA