#22
Michael Sifford
Returning to Rice for 2026
Newton, North Carolina → Newton-Conove
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Rice
Returning around him
- 39% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 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 #104
Background
Transfer from Army Prep who will have four years of eligibility remaining. Newton-Conover High School Two-year starter for coach Matthew Wilson at Newton-Conover, earning all-conference honors as a senior… Caught 78 passes for 1,283 yards (16.8 per catch) and 12 touchdowns while adding 218 yards...
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