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
QB
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/ FootballQB
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/ FootballRB
/ FootballQB
/ FootballCB
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/ FootballDL
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/ 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
/ FootballWR
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballLB
/ 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
/ FootballWR
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballDL
/ FootballLB
/ Football
Jersey Number 25
Rhys Phillips
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 233
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Katy, Texas
- High School:
- Tompkins
- Bio
- Stats
- Media
Pronunciation Guide
Honors at Rice
2025
Did not see any action.
2024
Did not see any action in his first season on South Main.
Tompkins HS
Two-time, All-District 19-6A selection for coach Todd Mcvey at Tompkins… Caught 22 passes for 278 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior and 33 for 487 yards and 10 scores in his career and closed his career as Tompkins' career leader for tight ends… Dave Campbell's Texas Football Top 300… Three-time academic all-district… Competes in the discus and shotput in the spring… All Academic State.
Personal
Full name: Rhys Meirion Phillips … Born: March 23… Parents: Geraint and Liz Phillips … Two sisters… Rice College: Brown

Brown College
Honors at Rice
- American Conference All-Academic 2025
2025
Did not see any action.
2024
Did not see any action in his first season on South Main.
Tompkins HS
Two-time, All-District 19-6A selection for coach Todd Mcvey at Tompkins… Caught 22 passes for 278 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior and 33 for 487 yards and 10 scores in his career and closed his career as Tompkins' career leader for tight ends… Dave Campbell's Texas Football Top 300… Three-time academic all-district… Competes in the discus and shotput in the spring… All Academic State.
Personal
Full name: Rhys Meirion Phillips … Born: March 23… Parents: Geraint and Liz Phillips … Two sisters… 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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