#30
Richmond Ugochukwu
Returning to Houston for 2026
Richardson, Texas → Berkner 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
Linebacker · Houston
Returning around him
- 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) Played in all 13 games Saw action on 168 plays, split between special teams (163) and defense (5) Posted an 87.1 special teams grade against TCU (Nov. 22) High School Prepped at Berkner Consensus three-star prospect No. 90-ranked linebacker nationally (247Sports) No. 116-rank...
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