JayShon Ridgle
JayShon Ridgle
Two seasons at Houston, two different head coaches: Dana Holgorsen and Willie Fritz.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- head-coach lineage
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2024–2025
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Dana Holgorsen → Willie Fritz. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Fritz
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 8 · 2025
W 31–28
vs Arizona
1 TOT · 1 SOLO
Edged out Arizona at home in a shootout.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Houston
Returning around him
- 105% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 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 Sophomore (2025) Played in 8 games, primarily on special teams Made four special teams tackles Played on one offensive snap As a Freshman (2024) Appeared in 11 games 89 snaps played across 11 games Consistent special teams contributor 75 special teams snaps Special Teams snaps: 48 KRET, 14 K...