Erben Birkhoff
Freshman offensive lineman on Rice's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 321 lb · Katy, TX · Tompkins
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 2617 nationally · Signed with Rice
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Rice's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Rice in 2025.
Erben Birkhoff
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Rice3-star out of Katy Tompkins
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rice -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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Rice has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Rice
Returning around him
- 39% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 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 #100 · 2026 recruiting class #104
Background
Honors American Conference All-Academic 2026 Pronunciation Guide 2025 Did not see action in his first season on campus. Tompkins HS Two-time, first-team All-District 19-6A selection for coach Todd McVey at Tompkins and helped spark the Falcons to the playoffs the last three years, first as a punt...