Houston Cougars
Projected Depth Chart & Roster Analysis
Verified 2026 snapshot
Houston Cougars Depth Chart Summary
This summary is generated only after each listed player matches the current official athletics roster and at least one independent roster or depth-chart source. The order remains a preseason editorial projection, not an official game-week release.
Sources checked
Roster Stability Dashboard
This tool scores roster clarity from the current local depth chart. It weighs first-string listings, active depth, availability notes, transfer/newcomer signals, and class experience. It is an editorial model, not an official team ranking.
- Players
- 58
- First String
- 25
- Watch Notes
- 0
Position Groups To Monitor
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Depth Chart Methodology
This chart is maintained as an editorial projection, using official roster releases, public game participation, coaching comments, injury notes, transfer activity, and recent team reporting.
Roster Snapshot
- Tracked
- 58
- Starters
- 25
- Notes
- 25
Verification
Last update on July 25, 2026. Full roster review: July 25, 2026.
Houston Cougars Roster Context
Houston Cougars is tracked as a Big 12 program with 58 active roster entries across offense, defense, and special teams. The current page follows a 10-3 overall and 6-3 in conference play in the previous season profile and separates projected first-string players from rotation players so readers can see where the most stable positions are and where competition remains open.
The chart currently covers 5 offensive groups, 4 defensive groups, and 2 special teams groups. Key projected starters include Koby Young, Trent Walker, Amare Thomas, Alvin Ebosele, Shadre Hurst, Anthony Boswell, but the backup order is just as important for injury coverage, transfer movement, and weekly matchup planning.
Offense
Wide Receiver (WR)
Amare Thomas
StarterKoby Young
StarterTrent Walker
StarterHarvey Broussard III
2ndJaquise Martin
2ndMuizz Tounkara
2ndTyson Turner
3rdOffensive Line (OL)
Alvin Ebosele
StarterAnthony Boswell
StarterDrew Terrill
StarterMcKenzie Agnello
StarterShadre Hurst
StarterHayden Wright
2ndHingano Hautau
2ndLarry Crawford
2ndRonnell McLain
2ndTight End (TE)
Quarterback (QB)
Defense
Defensive Line (DL)
Ashton Porter
StarterEjiro Egodogbare
StarterKhalil Laufau
StarterDe'Marion Thomas
2ndQuindario Lee
2ndTravis Buhake
2ndDarius Washington
3rdMyles Parker
3rdLinebacker (LB)
Brandon Mack II
StarterJaden Yates
StarterSione Fotu
StarterCarmycah Glass
2ndLatreveon McCutchin
2ndMiller Malone
2ndChance Bryant
3rdChristian Brathwaite
3rdRichmond Ugochukwu
3rdCornerback (CB)
Jalen Mayo
StarterJavion White
StarterWill James
StarterJD Rhym
2ndKeany Parks
2ndParis Melvin Jr.
2ndAlvin Williamson Jr.
3rdSpecial Teams
Punter (P)
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