#53
Ronnell McLain
Returning to Houston for 2026
DeSoto, Texas → DeSoto HS
via uhcougars.com ↗Ronnell McLain
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
Offensive line · Houston
Returning around him
- 105% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 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 two games Collegiate debut at Rice Big 12 debut at Oklahoma State As a Freshman (2024) Did not play High School Three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN Nation's No. 106 ranked interior offensive lineman (247Sports) No. 197 overall player in Texas according (247Spo...
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