#26
Tyvonn Byars
Returning to Rice for 2026
R-Jr. · Montgomery, Texas → Lake Creek
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Tyvonn Byars
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
Rice
NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Rice
Returning around him
- 75% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rice · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #106 · 2026 recruiting class #103
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #1498
Peaked at #1498 this season.
Background
Pronunciation Guide 2025 Saw action in eight games and ran for 193 yards on 34 carries and added one reception for 43 yards to finish with 236 all-purpose yards… Had three plays of better than 25 yards in his 35 touches, with runs of 32 (UTSA) and 26 (USF) and one reception for 43 (Memphis)… Rush...