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Justin Michaelis
Returning to Rice for 2026
R-Jr. · Park City, Utah → Park City
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Justin Michaelis
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Rice
Returning around him
- 75% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 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 #106 · 2026 recruiting class #103
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #8002
Peaked at #8002 this season.
Background
Pronunciation Guide 2025 Saw action in four regular-season contests and the Armed Forces Bowl to retain his redshirt in his first season on campus… Saw action on 61 snaps, including a high of 19 vs. North Texas… Made his debut with four snaps vs. Memphis on Halloween Night. Park City HS Late-bloo...