Rice Owls Depth Chart

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70
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73
DEF
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Matchup
American Athletic1-1 (2026)#104 Recruiting39% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    67
    Jacurri BrownRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    64
    Gael OchoaRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 26
    71
    Tyvonn ByarsSO
    Starter
  2. 28
    69
    D'Andre Hardeman Jr.SO
WR-X
  1. 81
    62
    Braylen WalkerRS SR
    Starter
  2. 7
    62
    Barry Jackson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 0
    55
    Payton MatthewsSO
WR-Z
  1. 6
    78
    Ben GriceRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    72
    Davis LaneRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    64
    Max MoseyRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 10
    72
    Quinton JacksonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 19
    66
    Jordan ClarkRS FR
  3. 8
    60
    Colin LeaheyRS FR
TE
  1. 9
    64
    Preston ZinterRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 86
    57
    James FalkRS JR
LT
  1. 73
    64
    Justin MichaelisRS FR
    Starter
  2. 58
    64
    Peyton FarmerRS JR
LG
  1. 71
    72
    Cole PrincipeSO
    Starter
  2. 77
    66
    Ian BothwellRS FR
C
  1. 56
    72
    Nate BledsoeRS JR
    Starter
  2. 68
    66
    Scott BeckerRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 50
    72
    Patrick ValentRS JR
    Starter
  2. 60
    66
    Leo BluhmRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 53
    72
    Luke MillerRS SO
    Starter
  2. 67
    66
    Luke NeedhamRS JR

Next game kickoff time

Rice Owls plays Western Michigan at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachScott Abellsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorVince Munch
Defensive CoordinatorJon Kay

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Western Michigan · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Jacurri Brown — starting quarterback for RiceHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Rice
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #98 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: -10.4

    85%

    Roster talent: 28th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #104 national

    6%

    Returning production: 39%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    20 adds in two-deep · avg 69 OVR · top add: K. Condoll (CB, 79, from Duke)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach RiceTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Rice?

    Rice Owls starting lineup

    Jacurri Brown is the projected starting quarterback for Rice as of September 16, 2026. Gael Ochoa is listed second.

    Rice also projects Tyvonn Byars at running back, Braylen Walker at wide receiver and Preston Zinter at tight end.

    The full Rice Owls two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Jacurri Brown · QBTyvonn Byars · RBBraylen Walker · WR-XPreston Zinter · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Rice's starting quarterback?
    Jacurri Brown is the projected starting quarterback for Rice as of September 16, 2026. Gael Ochoa is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Rice?
    Tyvonn Byars is the projected starter at running back for Rice, with D'Andre Hardeman Jr. listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Rice?
    Braylen Walker is the projected starter at wide receiver for Rice, with Barry Jackson Jr. listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Rice?
    Preston Zinter is the projected starter at tight end for Rice, with James Falk listed second.
    When was the Rice Owls depth chart last updated?
    The Rice Owls depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Rice's record last season?
    Rice Owls finished 5-8 (2-6 in American Athletic play).
    When does Rice Owls play next?
    Rice Owls plays Western Michigan at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full Rice roster

    Every player on the Rice Owls depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Braylen Walker, Barry Jackson Jr., Payton Matthews

    WR: Ben Grice, Davis Lane, Max Mosey

    WR: Quinton Jackson, Jordan Clark, Colin Leahey

    LT: Justin Michaelis, Peyton Farmer

    LG: Cole Principe, Ian Bothwell

    C: Nate Bledsoe, Scott Becker

    RG: Patrick Valent, Leo Bluhm

    RT: Luke Miller, Luke Needham

    TE: Preston Zinter, James Falk

    QB: Jacurri Brown, Gael Ochoa

    RB: Tyvonn Byars, D'Andre Hardeman Jr.

    Defense

    DE: Joseph Mutombo, Robert Rooks

    NT: Aquantis Clemmons, Matthew Aribisala

    DT: Dillan Botts, Christopher Clark-Jolivet

    RUSH: Chibby Nwajuaku, Tariq May

    WLB: Austin Harnetiaux, Beau Barton

    MLB: Stone Combs, Cooper King

    VIPER: Jo Chavez, Caden VerMaas

    CB: Kyren Condoll, Zach Cody

    SS: Koa Akui, Ahran Ogbor

    FS: Daveon Hook, AJ Brown

    CB: Jamir Benjamin, Bailey Fletcher

    Special Teams

    PT: Charlie Durkin, Tommy Bauchiero

    PK: Enock Gota, Tommy Bauchiero

    KO: Enock Gota, Tommy Bauchiero

    LS: Phoenix Derichsweiler, Morrow Evans

    H: Charlie Durkin, Tommy Bauchiero

    PR: Ben Grice, Quinton Jackson, Max Mosey

    KR: Quinton Jackson, Ben Grice, Max Mosey, Jordan Clark