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Kaleb Thomas
Returning to Houston for 2026
Houston, Texas → North Shore 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
Willie Fritz
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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 Freshman (2025) Nine games played Made first career start against LSU in the Texas Bowl 74.2 pass block grade ranked fourth among Big 12 tight ends (min. 125 block snaps) 74.2 pass block grade led Big 12 freshmen tight ends (min. 125 block snaps) 74.2 pass block grade ranked second nationall...
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