Chris Knauls
6′2″ · 272 lb · Frisco, TX · Frisco Lone Star
On the Rice roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Frisco, TX
- Frisco Lone Star
- About 250 miles from Rice Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1523 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8611.
Where he fits
Rice lists 18 defensive linemen this season.
Rice defensive linemen with a game this season
Rice’s week
- RecordRice is 1-6.
- Next gameat North Texas · Sat Nov 7
Players like him
Same class and position
From Frisco Lone Star
Also from Frisco, TX
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Rice in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
Pass share
21.3%
93 pass / 343 run
Plays / game
62.3
7 games
Team sack rate
11.1%
108 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Rice.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Three-star HS recruit
Rice has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Christian Covington went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Joined Rice in 2026
- 2026 Rice AbellYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Rice in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,523 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Rice in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Rice3-star out of Frisco Lone Star