Which new faces will emerge as difference-makers for Rice football in 206? The Roost picks our rising stars for the upcoming season.
An annual tradition, this Rising Stars feature attempts to highlight potential differential players for the 2026 Rice football team that might not quite be household names... yet. Transfers, freshmen and newcomers of all kinds have graced this list in recent years.
With weeks before the season starts, it's time to lock in the picks. Here are our 2026 Rising Stars.
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