Luke Needham
Luke Needham is a three-star recruit from Germantown, TN, out of Houston (No. 2,037 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Rice's 8 games this season.
Where Needham comes from
- Germantown, TN
- Houston
- About 500 miles from Rice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,037 in the 2023 class.
- On the Rice roster since 2023
Where Needham fits
Rice lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
Rice offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 86th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Rice is 1-7. Next: at North Texas, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Houston
Also from Germantown, TN
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rice -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 86th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Rice has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Four seasons at Rice
- 2026 Rice AbellYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Rice AbellYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Rice BloomgrenYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Rice BloomgrenYear 1 · Games –
- High school HoustonGermantown, TN · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 2,037 in the 2023 class. Signed with Rice.Also from Houston: Celley Davis (Kennesaw State) and Jonas Jimerson (Middle Tennessee).
2023
- Signed with RiceThree-star, out of Houston
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Mike Bloomgren, Pete Alamar, and Scott Abell. Multi-era developmental context.