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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/ FootballDL
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/ FootballSAF
/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballVIPER
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/ FootballSAF
/ FootballLS
/ FootballOL
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/ FootballLB
/ FootballOL
/ FootballRUSH
/ FootballDL
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/ 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
/ FootballTE
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/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
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/ Football
Jersey Number 48
Phoenix Derichsweiler
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 249
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Dallas, Texas
- High School:
- Dallas Jesuit
- Bio
- Stats
- Media
Transfer from Tulane who did not see any action while preserving his redshirt in 2025
Dallas Jesuit High School
Had the ninth fastest snap score time in the 2025 class at the Kohl Professional Camp at .7...Also played lacrosse in high school
Personal
Full Name: Phoenix Derichsweiler … Born: December 28… Parents: Jeff Kister and Tiffany Derichsweiler… One brother… Rice College: Brown

Brown College
Dallas Jesuit High School
Had the ninth fastest snap score time in the 2025 class at the Kohl Professional Camp at .7...Also played lacrosse in high school
Personal
Full Name: Phoenix Derichsweiler … Born: December 28… Parents: Jeff Kister and Tiffany Derichsweiler… One brother… Rice College: Brown
Brown 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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