#16
Mason Holtzclaw
Returning to Sam Houston for 2026
Belton, S.C. → Carrollton HS (GA)
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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
Quarterback · Sam Houston
Returning around him
- 58% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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
Before Sam Houston Finished prep career at Carrollton HS in Georgia after also playing at The Christ School (NC) and Wren HS (SC) ... was starting quarterback as a true freshman at Wren HS before moving to Christ where he threw for 2,467 yards with 18 touchdowns over 2 seasons ... split time at q...
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