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Rice Football Recruiting: Slot Fisher Leftwich commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class just added more offensive firepower during the Early Signing Period. Slot Fisher Leftwich has committed to the Owls.

Adding playmakers on offense was a focal point of the 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class, particularly those the staff could hand-pick for specialized roles in their unique offense. With that goal in mind, Rice entered the week of Early Signing Period and kept adding to their roster. Slot Fisher Leftwich has committed to the Owls.

Before committing to Rice, Leftwich had offers from some Ivy League programs, Air Force and even head coach Scott Abell’s former program, Davidson. Ultimately, the North Carolina native made the decision to come to Texas and play the slot position for the Owls.

Fisher joins fellow slot commit Jai Jacobs-Ford and a growing list of skill position players already on board, like wide receiver Preston Jackson and running back Dionne Simms. That trio, as well as tight end Colten Cole, should offer quarterback commit Ayden Wilhelm plenty of support.

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Fisher’s highlight reel is exciting. The dynamic athlete can line of all over the field and plays with a burst that moves him through defenders in the blink of an eye. Adding someone with his diverse skillset to the offense is just what Rice needs, making him a key addition to the 2026 class.

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Rice Football Recruiting: 2026 Early Signing Period Live Blog

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The 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class, the first full cycle under head coach Scott Abell, will sign its first players during the Early Signing Period. Follow along here.

With one year on South Main under his belt, head coach Scott Abell will welcome the first members of the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class on Wednesday when the Early Signing Period opens. This group will consist of players he and

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Which newcomers will make sizable impacts as soon as they arrive on campus like Aaron Turner, Jerrick Harper, D’Andre Hardeman, Cole Principe and others did this past fall? This class has talent that will hopefully provide reinforcements at Rice for years to come.

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Rice Football Recruiting: OL Marcus Page commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class just added its cornerstone in the trenches. North Forney offensive lineman Marcus Page has committed to the Owls.

The fireworks got started early for the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class which picked up perhaps the most notable flip of the Scott Abell era on the eve of the Early Signing Period. A longtime Baylor commit is opting to come to South Main instead. North Forney offensive lineman Marcus Page has committed to the Owls.

Page had been pledged to Baylor since June, committing after a campus visit this summer. Before that decision, he’d also received offers from Houston, Texas State, UTSA, Tulsa, UTEP and others. That’s no small amount of interest in the 6-foot-6, multi-sport athlete who had only recently put his emphasis on football over basketball.

The addition of Page gives Rice a three-man haul in the offensive trenches, which should boost the Owls’ depth up front. Page joins Clay Mitchell and Leyonte Chandler, both of whom had committed before his announcement.

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Athletically, Page checks all the boxes. He’s long, strong and quick, and the film reflects that. He moves people and plays with a relentless motor. And best yet, he’s yet to reach the ceiling of who he could become. Page is a tremendous piece of clay that should be molded into a difference maker up front that can help Rice for years to come.

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Rice Football Recruiting: JUCO SAF Dylan Stephens commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class picked up some much-needed reinforcements in the secondary. JUCO safety Dylan Stephens has committed to the Owls.

Adding depth to the defensive backfield was a must for the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class. Entering the late fall with some attrition at those positions, the Owls swooped into the JUCO ranks to get another potential playmaker. Safety Dylan Stephens has committed to the Owls.

Stephens had offers from Army, Navy, Yale and a handful of local FCS programs coming out of high school before going the junior college route. After one season at Trinity Valley Junior College, he resurfaced and took aim at a D1 opportunity. Rice proved to be the perfect fit.

He joins fellow defensive back Jordan Mitchell as the anchors in the secondary for the 2026 class so far. He’s also the second JUCO commit in the group, with fellow JUCO product Brock Reddic offering support in the defensive trenches.

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Most of the tape from on Stephens comes from his high school days at Berkner High School in Richardson, TX, just a season removed from where he is today. He’s lanky with a quick twitch and has the ability to run. Those are good traits to bet on for a defensive back that will arrive on campus with some collegiate snaps already under his belt.

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Rice Football Recruiting: JUCO DL Brock Reddic commits to Owls

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The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class just added some in the trenches. JUCO defensive lineman Brock Reddic has committed to the Owls.

The first transfer addition to the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class is on the board. Following an initial build from the high school ranks, the Owls have nabbed a key player from the junior college ranks. Kilgore defensive tackle Brock Reddic has committed to the Owls.

Reddic originally signed with Northwestern State out of high school, playing sparingly before transferring to Kilgore Junior College last year. A strong season there earned him offers from programs like Florida Atlantic, Louisiana Monroe, PVAMU, McNeese State, Central Arkansas, and others. The Owls were the most recent to formally show interest and Reddic pulled the trigger soon after the offer came in.

“I could tell what coach Abell is building is special and will last for the long run,” Reddic told The Roost. “Getting a degree at Rice is generational, and getting to play high-level ball while getting that degree, I couldn’t ask for a better combo.”

The fourth defensive lineman in the class, Reddic should bring some experience to accompany high school commits Ian Harrell, Tyler Lavallier and Quincy Tchikou. In total, the class is up to 19 players with the early signing period right around the corner, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 3.

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Reddic’s highlights are intriguing. The 6-foot-4, 315 pound interior player has a couple moves already in his tool bag and shows good pursuit to the ball. Rice needs reinforcements in the trenches and Reddic looks to have the potential to slide in and contribute quickly.

“I’ll fit into that nose position to be a menacing presence in the middle of the defense,” Reddic said.”

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