#55
CJ Witten
Returning to Rice for 2026
Westlake, Texas → Liberty Christian
via riceowls.com ↗CJ Witten
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
—
NFL
NFL Draft
—
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Rice
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rice · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #106 · 2026 recruiting class #104
Background
Pronunciation Guide 2025 Saw action in two games while preserving his redshirt… made his debut with three plays on defense against Prairie View and added two plays vs. Texas State in the Armed Forces Bowl. Liberty Christian Two-time TAPPS DII All-state selection as a junior while leading the Warr...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology