Houston Cougars

Projected Depth Chart & Roster Analysis

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Starter First string

Rotation Backup role

OR Competing

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: 13
Starters: 11
Notes: 6

Verification

Last reviewed on January 25, 2026. Corrections are accepted through the contact page and are reviewed against public sources before publishing.

Houston Cougars Roster Context

Houston Cougars is tracked as a Big 12 program with 13 roster entries across offense, defense, and special teams. The current page follows a 10-3 overall and 6-3 in conference play 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 4 offensive groups, 4 defensive groups, and 2 special teams groups. Key projected starters include Conner Weigman, Makhi Hughes, Parker Jenkins, Shadre Hurst, Stephon Johnson, Mekhi Mews, but the backup order is just as important for injury coverage, transfer movement, and weekly matchup planning.