#82
Ridge Barker
Returning to Texas for 2026
Lucas, Texas → Lovejoy
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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
Steve Sarkisian
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Texas
Returning around him
- 28% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 6 Texas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -6 net (22 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas · Last season: 10-3 (AP #14) · Talent rank #4 · 2026 recruiting class #7
Background
A third-year tight end from Lucas, Texas. Sophomore (2025) Did not see game action during the 2025 season. FRESHMAN (2024) Did not see game action during the 2024 season. HIGH SCHOOL Starting tight end at Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas . . . helped Lovejoy finish with a 12-2 record as a seni...
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