#18
Howard Kinchen
Returning to Troy for 2026
Lafayette, La. → Patterson HS
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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
Gerad Parker
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Troy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Troy
Returning around him
- 35% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -13 net (14 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Troy · Last season: 8-6 · Talent rank #99 · 2026 recruiting class #76
Background
2025 (Sophomore): Earned All-MACCC Honorable mention honors after pulling down 39 receptions for 423 yards and five touchdowns for Pearl River CC … Four or more receptions in six games, including eight catches for 80 yards and a score against East Mississippi … Had a pair of touchdown receptions...
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