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Samuel Padgitt
Returning to Houston for 2026
San Antonio, Texas → East Central HS
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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
Willie Fritz
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · 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 Junior (2025) Did not play Scout team member As a Sophomore (2024) One snap played on season Entered Rice game (Sept. 14) as left wide receiver As a Freshman (2023) Did not play High School Prepped at East Central San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game participant 20 receptions for 223 ya...
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