#12
Ryan Smith
Returning to Houston for 2026
The Woodlands, Texas → The Woodlands HS
via uhcougars.com ↗Ryan Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Quarterback · Houston
Returning around him
- 81% 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
Heisman trajectory
Final Heisman Position · 2026
#231
Heisman watch (#231) · finalist probability 0%.
Background
High School Prepped at MacArthur HS 2025 All-District 14-6A Second Team honoree Threw for 1,792 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior in 2025
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology