Rice University Athletics
2026 Spring Roster
Roster
- Akirtava, Luca
- Alberding, Colter
- Amey III, Michael
- Arcega-Whiteside, Keenan
- Aribisala, Matthew
- Barton, Beau
- Bays, Braden
- Benjamin, Jamir
- Birkhoff, Erben
- Blanton, Kaleb
- Bledsoe, Nate
- Bothwell, Ian
- Botts, Dillan
- Bowling, Shepherd
- Brown, Jacurri
- Brown, AJ
- Bruce, Chris
- Byars, Tyvonn
- Carter, Owen
- Chavez, Jo
- Clark, Jordan
- Clark-Jolivet, Christopher
- Clarke, Seth
- Clemmons, Aquantis
- Cody, Zach
- Condoll, Kyren
- Crayton Jr., Patrick
- DeBose IV, Larry
- Derichsweiler, Phoenix
- Durkin, Charlie
- Ellison, JaBari
- Falk, James
- Farmer, Peyton
- Fletcher, Bailey
- Gota, Enock
- Grice, Ben
- Hardeman Jr., D’Andre
- Harper, Jerrick
- Hook, Daveon
- Jackson, Quinton
- Jackson Jr., Barry
- Jenkins, DeReyon
- King, Cooper
- Knauls, Chris
- Lane, Davis
- Lavallier, Tyler
- Leahey, Colin
- Machado Jr., Jesus
- Matthews, Payton
- McMillan, Cade
- Michaelis, Justin
- Miller, Luke
- Mitchell, Clay
- Morgan, Carson
- Mutombo, Joseph
- Needham, Luke
- Nwajuaku, Chibby
- Ochoa, Gael
- Ogbor, Ahran
- Oliver, DD
- Page Jr., Marcus
- Phillips, Rhys
- Principe, Cole
- Ranucci, Jackson
- Reddic, Brock
- Rooks, Robert
- Scheerhorn, Lucas
- Sifford, Michael
- Singletary, JD
- Stephens, Dylan
- Swartz, Will
- Thames, Ty
- Valent, Patrick
- VerMass, Caden
- Walker, Braylen
- Watson, Tariq
- Wilhelm, Ayden
- Witt, Cullen
- Witten, CJ
- Zinter, Preston
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/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballDL
/ FootballVIPER
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/ FootballTE
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/ FootballK
/ FootballP
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballRB
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/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballDL
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/ FootballSAF
/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballVIPER
/ FootballLB
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballLS
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballLB
/ FootballOL
/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballDL
/ FootballOL
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/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballWR
/ FootballWR
/ FootballTE
/ FootballTE
/ FootballWR
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
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/ FootballRoster
- Akirtava, Luca
- Alberding, Colter
- Amey III, Michael
- Arcega-Whiteside, Keenan
- Aribisala, Matthew
- Barton, Beau
- Bays, Braden
- Benjamin, Jamir
- Birkhoff, Erben
- Blanton, Kaleb
- Bledsoe, Nate
- Bothwell, Ian
- Botts, Dillan
- Bowling, Shepherd
- Brown, Jacurri
- Brown, AJ
- Bruce, Chris
- Byars, Tyvonn
- Carter, Owen
- Chavez, Jo
- Clark, Jordan
- Clark-Jolivet, Christopher
- Clarke, Seth
- Clemmons, Aquantis
- Cody, Zach
- Condoll, Kyren
- Crayton Jr., Patrick
- DeBose IV, Larry
- Derichsweiler, Phoenix
- Durkin, Charlie
- Ellison, JaBari
- Falk, James
- Farmer, Peyton
- Fletcher, Bailey
- Gota, Enock
- Grice, Ben
- Hardeman Jr., D’Andre
- Harper, Jerrick
- Hook, Daveon
- Jackson, Quinton
- Jackson Jr., Barry
- Jenkins, DeReyon
- King, Cooper
- Knauls, Chris
- Lane, Davis
- Lavallier, Tyler
- Leahey, Colin
- Machado Jr., Jesus
- Matthews, Payton
- McMillan, Cade
- Michaelis, Justin
- Miller, Luke
- Mitchell, Clay
- Morgan, Carson
- Mutombo, Joseph
- Needham, Luke
- Nwajuaku, Chibby
- Ochoa, Gael
- Ogbor, Ahran
- Oliver, DD
- Page Jr., Marcus
- Phillips, Rhys
- Principe, Cole
- Ranucci, Jackson
- Reddic, Brock
- Rooks, Robert
- Scheerhorn, Lucas
- Sifford, Michael
- Singletary, JD
- Stephens, Dylan
- Swartz, Will
- Thames, Ty
- Valent, Patrick
- VerMass, Caden
- Walker, Braylen
- Watson, Tariq
- Wilhelm, Ayden
- Witt, Cullen
- Witten, CJ
- Zinter, Preston
QB
/ FootballCB
/ FootballCB
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballWR
/ FootballDL
/ FootballQB
/ FootballTE
/ FootballCB
/ FootballRB
/ FootballQB
/ FootballCB
/ FootballQB
/ FootballDL
/ FootballQB
/ FootballDL
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballDL
/ FootballVIPER
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballWR
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballTE
/ FootballVIPER
/ FootballRB
/ FootballRB
/ FootballK
/ FootballP
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballRB
/ FootballWR
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballDL
/ FootballLB
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballVIPER
/ FootballLB
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballLS
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballLB
/ FootballOL
/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballDL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballWR
/ FootballWR
/ FootballTE
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/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
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/ Football
Jersey Number 97
Chris Knauls
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Frisco, Texas
- High School:
- Lone Star
- Bio
- Stats
- Media
Lone Star High School
Unanimous All-District 5-5A DI selection as a senior for coach Jeff Rayburn as the Rangers reached the state title game for the second time in school history before falling to Smithson Valley… First Frisco ISD school to open a season 15-0… Second-team All-District 5-5A DI as a junior and as a sophomore in District 5-6A DI… Credited with 61 tackles, including 20 for loss (15 sacks) as a senior.
Personal
Full Name: Christopher Knauls Jr. … Born: March 6… Parents: Chris and Erika Knauls… Member of the National Honor Society… Rice college: Duncan.

Duncan College
Unanimous All-District 5-5A DI selection as a senior for coach Jeff Rayburn as the Rangers reached the state title game for the second time in school history before falling to Smithson Valley… First Frisco ISD school to open a season 15-0… Second-team All-District 5-5A DI as a junior and as a sophomore in District 5-6A DI… Credited with 61 tackles, including 20 for loss (15 sacks) as a senior.
Personal
Full Name: Christopher Knauls Jr. … Born: March 6… Parents: Chris and Erika Knauls… Member of the National Honor Society… Rice college: Duncan.
Duncan College
WBB: Rice vs. Marshall Postgame PresserWBB: Rice vs. Marshall Postgame Presser
Wednesday, March 09
VB: Rice-Texas Postgame PresserVB: Rice-Texas Postgame Presser
Saturday, December 04
VB: Rice-San Diego Postgame PresserVB: Rice-San Diego Postgame Presser
Thursday, December 02
Madison Joins Owls as Cornerbacks Coach
Madison Joins Owls as Cornerbacks Coach
Thursday, February 12
Owls Add Eight to 2026 Recruiting Class
Owls Add Eight to 2026 Recruiting Class
Wednesday, February 04
Rasheed Named Owls Defensive Line Coach
Rasheed Named Owls Defensive Line Coach
Thursday, January 29


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