Rice University Athletics
2026 Spring Roster
Roster
- Akirtava, Luca
- Alberding, Colter
- Amey III, Michael
- Arcega-Whiteside, Keenan
- Aribisala, Matthew
- Balthazar, Max
- 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
- 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
- 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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/ FootballK
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/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballVIPER
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/ FootballLS
/ FootballOL
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/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballDL
/ FootballOL
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/ FootballTE
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/ FootballDL
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/ FootballDL
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/ FootballDL
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/ FootballLB
/ FootballRoster
- Akirtava, Luca
- Alberding, Colter
- Amey III, Michael
- Arcega-Whiteside, Keenan
- Aribisala, Matthew
- Balthazar, Max
- 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
- 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
- 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
SAF
/ FootballWR
/ FootballQB
/ FootballRB
/ FootballQB
/ FootballCB
/ FootballCB
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballWR
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballDL
/ FootballTE
/ FootballCB
/ FootballRB
/ FootballQB
/ FootballDL
/ FootballCB
/ FootballLB
/ FootballQB
/ FootballDL
/ FootballQB
/ FootballDL
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballWR
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballDL
/ FootballVIPER
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballSAF
/ FootballSLOT
/ FootballTE
/ FootballVIPER
/ FootballRB
/ FootballK
/ FootballRB
/ FootballP
/ FootballRB
/ FootballLB
/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballVIPER
/ FootballLB
/ FootballLS
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballDL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
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/ FootballOL
/ FootballOL
/ FootballWR
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/ FootballTE
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/ FootballDL
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/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
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Jersey Number 53
Luke Miller
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 294
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Round Rock, Texas
- High School:
- Round Rock
- Bio
- Stats
- Media
Pronunciation Guide
Honors at Rice
2025
Started all 13 games and lead the offense with 828 snaps… Logged a career-best 78 snaps vs. UConn… Allowed only one sack on 267 pass plays… Made his first career start in the opener at Louisiana and was one of four on offense to play all 64 snaps (Chase Jenkins, John Long, David Stickle).
2024
True freshman who worked his way on the field in four games while preserving his redshirt… Made his debut vs. Army.
Round Rock HS
Two-time, All-District 25-6A selection for coach Cody Moore at Round Rock… Credited with 143 pancake blocks in his career for the Dragons, who won a district title in his sophomore year… Three-time academic all-district… Competes in the discus and shotput in the spring… Young Men's Service League.
Personal
Full name: Luke Ryan Miller … Born: May 3… Parents: Troy and Sharon Miller … Two sisters… Rice College: Wiess

Wiess College
Honors at Rice
- American Conference All-Academic 2025
2025
Started all 13 games and lead the offense with 828 snaps… Logged a career-best 78 snaps vs. UConn… Allowed only one sack on 267 pass plays… Made his first career start in the opener at Louisiana and was one of four on offense to play all 64 snaps (Chase Jenkins, John Long, David Stickle).
2024
True freshman who worked his way on the field in four games while preserving his redshirt… Made his debut vs. Army.
Round Rock HS
Two-time, All-District 25-6A selection for coach Cody Moore at Round Rock… Credited with 143 pancake blocks in his career for the Dragons, who won a district title in his sophomore year… Three-time academic all-district… Competes in the discus and shotput in the spring… Young Men's Service League.
Personal
Full name: Luke Ryan Miller … Born: May 3… Parents: Troy and Sharon Miller … Two sisters… Rice College: Wiess
Wiess College
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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