#86
Wyatt Herbel
Returning to Houston for 2026
Cypress, Texas → Cy-Fair HS
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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
Tight end · Houston
Returning around him
- 105% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 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) Appeared in three games Redshirt season Made collegiate debut against West Virginia Six run-block snaps High School Prepped at Cy-Fair Three-star prospect (247Sports) No. 76 tight end nationally (247Sports) No. 192 player in Texas (247Sports) 1,200+ receiving yards and 24 TDs...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology