2026 Houston Cougars Football Industry Comparison Commits

National Rank
Year
2026
Current Rank
34th
Change in Rank
18
Prev.
52nd
Big-12
Year
2026
Current Rank
4th
Change in Rank
7
Prev.
11th
Class
Year
2026
Current Rating
87.60
Change in Rating
1.50
Prev.
86.10

In-state:
89%
Avg. Distance:
106.8 mi.
Avg. NIL Value:
$76K
Blue Chips:
17%
Head Coach:
Willie Fritz
Dir. of Player Personnel:
Casey Smithson
Commits:
18
Transfers:
19

Keisean Henderson
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
QB
Height
6-3
Weight
185
High School / Hometown
Legacy School of Sports Sciences(Houston, TX)
Industry Rating
99.07
NATLPOSST
- 99.07
  Natl
  2
  Pos
  1
  St
  1
- 98
  Natl
  4
  Pos
  2
  St
  1
- 100
  Natl
  1
  Pos
  1
  St
  1
- 92
  Natl
  4
  Pos
  1
  St
  1
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
5/27/24
Verified
John Hebert
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
RB
Height
5-10
Weight
185
High School / Hometown
Strake Jesuit(Houston, TX)
Industry Rating
92.28
NATLPOSST
- 92.28
  Natl
  180
  Pos
  13
  St
  26
- 92
  Natl
  226
  Pos
  18
  St
  32
- 94
  Natl
  144
  Pos
  8
  St
  19
- 80
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  20
  St
  41
Status Type
Signed
Status Date
7/26/25
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Paris Melvin
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
ATH
Height
6-0
Weight
170
High School / Hometown
Cy Springs(Houston, TX)
Industry Rating
91.48
NATLPOSST
- 91.48
  Natl
  219
  Pos
  6
  St
  33
- 90
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  10
  St
  52
- 94
  Natl
  133
  Pos
  5
  St
  17
- 80
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  18
  St
  51
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
7/10/25
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Jeremiah Bushnell
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
WR
Height
6-3
Weight
190
High School / Hometown
Iowa(Iowa, LA)
Industry Rating
88.47
NATLPOSST
- 88.47
  Natl
  519
  Pos
  75
  St
  16
- 90
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  47
  St
  10
- 90
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  41
  St
  13
- 76
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  126
  St
  22
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
5/29/25
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Jaivion Martin
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
TE
Height
6-2.5
Weight
250
High School / Hometown
Willis(Pflugerville, TX)
Industry Rating
88.37
NATLPOSST
- 88.37
  Natl
  552
  Pos
  31
  St
  74
- 88
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  37
  St
  101
- 89
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  21
  St
  64
- 79
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  9
  St
  58
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
10/07/25
Verified
Kaleb Walker
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
DL
Height
6-1
Weight
250
High School / Hometown
Lindale(Lindale, TX)
Industry Rating
87.77
NATLPOSST
- 87.77
  Natl
  660
  Pos
  70
  St
  87
- 89
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  47
  St
  64
- 88
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  81
  St
  94
- 77
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  86
  St
  133
Status Type
Signed
Status Date
6/23/25
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James Henderson
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
CB
Height
6-0
Weight
165
High School / Hometown
Cy Falls(Houston, TX)
Industry Rating
87.13
NATLPOSST
- 87.13
  Natl
  823
  Pos
  81
  St
  109
- 90
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  45
  St
  44
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  112
  St
  170
- 76
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  96
  St
  159
Status Type
Signed
Status Date
11/04/25
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Isaiah Broughton
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
DL
Height
6-4
Weight
315
High School / Hometown
Cypress Ridge(Cypress, TX)
Industry Rating
87.10
NATLPOSST
- 87.10
  Natl
  849
  Pos
  84
  St
  116
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  111
  St
  142
- 88
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  85
  St
  98
- 77
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  81
  St
  134
Status Type
Signed
Status Date
11/18/25
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Keavon Roberts
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
WR
Height
6-4
Weight
180
High School / Hometown
Memorial(Port Arthur, TX)
Industry Rating
87.10
NATLPOSST
- 87.10
  Natl
  852
  Pos
  124
  St
  119
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  224
  St
  191
- 89
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  80
  St
  71
- 77
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  115
  St
  111
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
6/16/24
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Bryson Castile
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
LB
Height
6-1
Weight
200
High School / Hometown
Sam Houston(Arlington, TX)
Industry Rating
87.07
NATLPOSST
- 87.07
  Natl
  895
  Pos
  77
  St
  128
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  96
  St
  156
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  86
  St
  147
- 78
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  43
  St
  89
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
6/16/25
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Rhett Gray
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
OT
Height
6-8
Weight
290
High School / Hometown
Weatherford(Weatherford, TX)
Industry Rating
86.50
NATLPOSST
- 86.50
  Natl
  1049
  Pos
  73
  St
  145
- 88
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  69
  St
  83
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  81
  St
  132
- 75
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  115
  St
  172
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
7/26/25
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Aaron Wolford
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
IOL
Height
6-4
Weight
280
High School / Hometown
Port Neches-Groves(Port Neches, TX)
Industry Rating
86.47
NATLPOSST
- 86.47
  Natl
  1056
  Pos
  101
  St
  147
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  99
  St
  151
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  68
  St
  120
- 76
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  84
  St
  173
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
2/03/25
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Javen Holmes
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
S
Height
6-2
Weight
200
High School / Hometown
Madison Prep Academy(Baton Rouge, LA)
Industry Rating
86.47
NATLPOSST
- 86.47
  Natl
  1080
  Pos
  98
  St
  29
- 88
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  60
  St
  20
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  133
  St
  43
- 76
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  90
  St
  31
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
7/04/25
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Troy Pless
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
OT
Height
6-4
Weight
270
High School / Hometown
Shoemaker(Killeen, TX)
Industry Rating
85.80
NATLPOSST
- 85.80
  Natl
  1313
  Pos
  99
  St
  179
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  105
  St
  171
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  115
  St
  164
- 76
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  92
  St
  133
Status Type
Signed
Status Date
4/25/25
Verified
Xavier Fleming
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
DL
Height
6-0
Weight
305
High School / Hometown
Lewisville(Lewisville, TX)
Industry Rating
85.80
NATLPOSST
- 85.80
  Natl
  1326
  Pos
  129
  St
  183
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  137
  St
  201
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  137
  St
  176
- 76
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  87
  St
  162
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
2/14/25
Verified
Noah Abebe
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
IOL
Height
6-3
Weight
275
High School / Hometown
Friendswood(Friendswood, TX)
Industry Rating
85.47
NATLPOSST
- 85.47
  Natl
  1483
  Pos
  135
  St
  211
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  127
  St
  208
- 85
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  121
  St
  223
- 76
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  133
  St
  199
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
12/02/25
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Mudassir Abdullah
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
S
Height
6-0
Weight
160
High School / Hometown
Columbia(West Columbia, TX)
Industry Rating
85.20
NATLPOSST
- 85.20
  Natl
  1539
  Pos
  140
  St
  216
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  104
  St
  164
- 85
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  160
  St
  213
- 74
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  119
  St
  186
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
7/04/25
Claim Profile
Tyler Covar
High School Class Year
H.S. 2026
Position Abbreviation
LB
Height
6-2
Weight
225
High School / Hometown
Magnolia(Magnolia, TX)
Industry Rating
85.20
NATLPOSST
- 85.20
  Natl
  1542
  Pos
  148
  St
  218
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  139
  St
  219
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  136
  St
  200
- 74
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  72
  St
  251
Status Type
Enrolled
Status Date
11/26/25
Claim Profile
Makhi Hughes
High School Class Year
H.S. 2022
Position Abbreviation
RB
Height
5-11
Weight
195
High School / Hometown
Huffman(Birmingham, AL)
Industry Rating
90.58
NATLPOSST
- 90.58
  Natl
  137
  Pos
  10
  St
  -
- 90
  Natl
  99
  Pos
  8
  St
  -
- 88
  Natl
  211
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/04/26
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Anthony Boswell
High School Class Year
H.S. 2024
Position Abbreviation
IOL
Height
6-2
Weight
293
High School / Hometown
Ben Davis(Indianapolis, IN)
Industry Rating
90.51
NATLPOSST
- 90.51
  Natl
  150
  Pos
  9
  St
  -
- 90
  Natl
  95
  Pos
  7
  St
  -
- 88
  Natl
  241
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/06/26
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Javion White
High School Class Year
H.S. 2024
Position Abbreviation
S
Height
6-0
Weight
180
High School / Hometown
Franklin Parish(Winnsboro, LA)
Industry Rating
89.71
NATLPOSST
- 89.71
  Natl
  189
  Pos
  16
  St
  -
- 89
  Natl
  257
  Pos
  32
  St
  -
- 88
  Natl
  236
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/13/26
Verified
Shadre Hurst
High School Class Year
H.S. 2022
Position Abbreviation
IOL
Height
6-2
Weight
250
High School / Hometown
Cartersville(Cartersville, GA)
Industry Rating
89.34
NATLPOSST
- 89.34
  Natl
  215
  Pos
  12
  St
  -
- 90
  Natl
  91
  Pos
  6
  St
  -
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/04/26
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Trent Walker
High School Class Year
H.S. 2021
Position Abbreviation
WR
Height
6-3
Weight
190
High School / Hometown
Beaverton(Beaverton, OR)
Industry Rating
88.17
NATLPOSST
- 88.17
  Natl
  344
  Pos
  59
  St
  -
- 88
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  41
  St
  -
- 87
  Natl
  291
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/07/26
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Jalen Mayo
High School Class Year
H.S. 2022
Position Abbreviation
CB
Height
6-1
Weight
184
High School / Hometown
Phoebus(Hampton, VA)
Industry Rating
88.00
NATLPOSST
- 88
  Natl
  372
  Pos
  33
  St
  -
- 88
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  49
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/13/26
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Drew Terrill
High School Class Year
H.S. 2022
Position Abbreviation
OT
Height
6-6
Weight
240
High School / Hometown
Lebanon(Lebanon, IN)
Industry Rating
87.61
NATLPOSST
- 87.61
  Natl
  418
  Pos
  33
  St
  -
- 89
  Natl
  222
  Pos
  19
  St
  -
- 85
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/04/26
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Ashton Porter
High School Class Year
H.S. 2023
Position Abbreviation
EDGE
Height
6-3
Weight
255
High School / Hometown
Cy Ranch(Cypress, TX)
Industry Rating
87.00
NATLPOSST
- 87
  Natl
  745
  Pos
  73
  St
  -
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  98
  St
  -
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/15/26
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Ejiroghene Egodogbare
High School Class Year
H.S. 2022
Position Abbreviation
DL
Height
6-3
Weight
305
High School / Hometown
The Roxbury Latin School(Milton, MA)
Industry Rating
86.50
NATLPOSST
- 86.50
  Natl
  869
  Pos
  89
  St
  -
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  212
  St
  -
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/07/26
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De'Marion Thomas
High School Class Year
H.S. 2023
Position Abbreviation
DL
Height
6-4
Weight
325
High School / Hometown
Union(Tulsa, OK)
Industry Rating
86.50
NATLPOSST
- 86.50
  Natl
  888
  Pos
  91
  St
  -
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  112
  St
  -
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/07/26
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Patrick Overmyer
High School Class Year
H.S. 2023
Position Abbreviation
TE
Height
6-5
Weight
215
High School / Hometown
Kingwood Park(Kingwood, TX)
Industry Rating
86.50
NATLPOSST
- 86.50
  Natl
  1008
  Pos
  54
  St
  -
- 88
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  16
  St
  -
- 85
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/07/26
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Jaden Yates
High School Class Year
H.S. 2023
Position Abbreviation
LB
Height
6-1
Weight
204
High School / Hometown
Gahanna Lincoln(Columbus, OH)
Industry Rating
86.50
NATLPOSST
- 86.50
  Natl
  1027
  Pos
  88
  St
  -
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  58
  St
  -
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/10/26
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Muizz Tounkara
High School Class Year
H.S. 2025
Position Abbreviation
WR
Height
6-3
Weight
195
High School / Hometown
Clear Springs(League City, TX)
Industry Rating
86.00
NATLPOSST
- 86
  Natl
  1130
  Pos
  167
  St
  -
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  208
  St
  -
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/15/26
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Miller Malone
High School Class Year
H.S. 2024
Position Abbreviation
LB
Height
6-2
Weight
200
High School / Hometown
Barbers Hill(MONT BELVIEU, TX)
Industry Rating
86.00
NATLPOSST
- 86
  Natl
  1562
  Pos
  138
  St
  -
- 87
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  87
  St
  -
- 85
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/10/26
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Tyson Turner
High School Class Year
H.S. 2024
Position Abbreviation
WR
Height
6-1.5
Weight
190
High School / Hometown
Bryan(Bryan, TX)
Industry Rating
85.50
NATLPOSST
- 85.50
  Natl
  1859
  Pos
  264
  St
  -
- 86
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  234
  St
  -
- 85
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/10/26
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Hayden Wright
High School Class Year
H.S. 2025
Position Abbreviation
OT
Height
6-5
Weight
260
High School / Hometown
Kingwood(Kingwood, TX)
Industry Rating
84.50
NATLPOSST
- 84.50
  Natl
  2359
  Pos
  183
  St
  -
- 85
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  155
  St
  -
- 84
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/05/26
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Luke Carney
High School Class Year
H.S. 2025
Position Abbreviation
QB
Height
6-2
Weight
205
High School / Hometown
Dallas Christian(Mesquite, TX)
Industry Rating
84.50
NATLPOSST
- 84.50
  Natl
  2386
  Pos
  157
  St
  -
- 85
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  132
  St
  -
- 84
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/12/26
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Evan Noel
High School Class Year
H.S. 2025
Position Abbreviation
K
Height
6-2
Weight
155
High School / Hometown
St Stanislaus(Bay Saint Louis, MS)
NATLPOSST
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- 80
  Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/12/26
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Jack Carson Wentz
High School Class Year
H.S. 2022
Position Abbreviation
LS
Height
6-2
Weight
232
High School / Hometown
Cherokee(Canton, GA)
NATLPOSST
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
- Natl
  -
  Pos
  -
  St
  -
1/22/26
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