#84
Will Swartz
Returning to Rice for 2026
R-Jr. · Huffman, Texas → Hargrave
via riceowls.com ↗This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Will Swartz
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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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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 #4379
Peaked at #4379 this season.
Background
Pronunciation Guide 2025 True freshman who bounced back from a preseason injury to see action in four games with 30 special teams plays while preserving his redshirt… Made his debut against UAB on four kickoff returns… Played a season-high nine returns on North Texas and at USF. Hargrave HS Distr...