#42
Austin Anderson
Returning to Houston for 2026
Rosenberg, Texas → Needville HS
via uhcougars.com ↗Austin Anderson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Fritz
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Houston
Returning around him
- 1 Houston player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (18 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Houston · Last season: 10-3 (AP #25) · Talent rank #66 · 2026 recruiting class #38
Background
Prior to UH Played in five games in 2025 for Garden City CC in Garden City, Kan. Recorded five tackles and two pass breakups in five games High School Qualified for the State Championships in the triple jump
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology