#2
Justin Cottrell
Returning to Sam Houston for 2026
West Columbia, Texas → West Columbia HS / Tyler JC
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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
Phil Longo
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Sam Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Sam Houston
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +5 net (20 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Sam Houston · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #123 · 2026 recruiting class #126
Background
Tyler JC Spent 2 seasons with the Apaches ... played in 12 games as a redshirt sophomore in 2025 ... had 10 total tackles and 1.5 TFLs ... also had 4 pass breakups ... had a blocked kick in a win at Snow College Rocky Mountain College Spent 2023 season at RMC in Billings, Mont. ... did not see an...
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