#43
Sheldon Rice
Returning to Houston for 2026
Fulshear, Texas → Fulshear HS
via uhcougars.com ↗Sheldon Rice
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 three games, seeing action on 22 plays evenly split between defense and special teams High School Prepped at Fulshear Three-star prospect (247Sports) No. 69 edge rusher nationally (247Sports) No. 85 player in Texas (Rivals) 2024 Houston Chronicle All-Greater Houston...
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