Troy Pless
6′5″ · 320 lb · Killeen, TX · Killeen Shoemaker
Where he comes from
- Killeen, TX
- Killeen Shoemaker
- About 150 miles from TDECU Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1358 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8644.
Where he fits
Houston lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
Houston offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 2nd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Houston’s week
- RecordHouston is 6-1, No. 14 in the AP poll (week 8).
Players like him
Same class and position
From Killeen Shoemaker
Also from Killeen, TX
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Houston in the news
- Stephon Johnson, Myles Rowser cleared to play
Houston Chronicle Oct 4
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Houston -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 2nd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Houston has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Patrick Paul went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Joined Houston in 2026
- 2026 Houston FritzYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Houston in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,358 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Houston in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Houston3-star out of Killeen Shoemaker