The Rice football roster is ever-evolving. From the Transfer portal to high school signees, stay tuned here for updates.
Roster churn has become a part of college sports as we know and Rice football is not immune to the ebb and flow of players coming in and out. With the 2022 season in the books, this page will serve as a running tracker regarding the roster for the upcoming season as it currently stands.
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All roster changes are up to date as of July 7, 2023.
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