#53
Tanner Covar
Returning to Houston for 2026
Magnolia, Texas → Magnolia HS
via uhcougars.com ↗Tanner Covar
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
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
High School Prepped at Magnolia As a senior, recorded 83 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 2 pass breakups Brother, Tyler, is also on the Houston football team Personal Hobbies: pickleball and hanging with his family Brother, Tyler Covar, plays football at UH Chose UH because it was close...
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