#96
Eythan Thompson
Returning to Houston for 2026
Waco, Texas → La Vega HS
via uhcougars.com ↗Eythan Thompson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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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 line · 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
As a Freshman (2025) Redshirted Did not see action High School Prepped at La Vega No. 86 interior offensive lineman nationally (247Sports) No. 187 player in Texas (247Sports) Also competed in track and field Seventh in shot put at the 2024 UIL 4A Region III Championships Throw of 47 feet, 6.5 inc...
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