Erben Birkhoff
Erben Birkhoff is a three-star recruit from Katy, TX, out of Katy Tompkins (No. 2,617 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Rice's 8 games this season.
Where Birkhoff comes from
- Katy, TX
- Katy Tompkins
- About 50 miles from Rice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,617 in the 2025 class.
- On the Rice roster since 2025
Where Birkhoff fits
Rice lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
Rice offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 86th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Rice is 1-7. Next: at North Texas, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Katy Tompkins
Also from Katy, TX
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rice -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 86th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Rice has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Two seasons at Rice
- 2026 Rice AbellYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Rice AbellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Katy TompkinsKaty, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,617 in the 2025 class. Signed with Rice.Also from Katy Tompkins: Tunmise Adeleye (Syracuse), Ashton Funk (Texas A&M), Eduwa Okundaye (Washington State) and 4 more.
2025
- Signed with RiceThree-star, out of Katy Tompkins