Cougars Bolster Roster with 15 Transfer Additions

HOUSTON – As the calendar turns to 2025, University of Houston Football has announced the addition of 15 transfer student-athletes with further opportunities to add over the coming months.

Student-athletes who participate in the postseason (bowl or playoffs) have an additional five-day window to enter the portal once their season comes to an end.

Houston's transfer group includes nine on offense, five on defense and one special teams' addition. A position-leading five offensive linemen signed financial aid agreements. Among the 15 transfers, seven played high school football in Texas and another three hail from Louisiana.

Offensively, Houston welcomes five offensive linemen, two wide receivers, one tight end and one quarterback. The Cougars added two defensive backs, two linebackers and one defensive lineman as well as one kicker.

Below is a closer look at Houston's transfer additions.

OFFENSE

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Last School	Hometown
McKenzie Agnello	OL	6-4	314	Sr.	New Mexico	Copperas Cove, Texas
Jason Brooks Jr.	OL	6-4	298	Sr.	Oklahoma State	Houston, Texas
Harvey Broussard	WR	6-2	183	Jr.	Louisiana	St. Martinville, La.
Alvin Ebosele	OL	6-6	312	Jr.	Baylor	Coppell, Texas
Luke McGary	TE	6-3	240	Jr.	Tulsa	Plano, Texas
Dalton Merryman	OL	6-9	305	Sr.	Texas Tech	Montgomery, Texas
Amare Thomas	WR	6-0	305	Jr.	UAB	Birmingham, Ala.
Conner Weigman	QB	6-3	215	Jr.	Texas A&M	Cypress, Texas
Matthew Wykoff	OL	6-6	325	Sr.	Cal	Magnolia, Texas

DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Class	Last School	Hometown
Jordan Allen	DB	5-11	199	Jr.	LSU	Lafayette, La.
Sione Fotu	LB	6-0	226	Jr.	Utah	West Jordan, Utah
Carmycah Glass	LB	6-4	226	Jr.	Louisiana	Monroe, La.
Will James	DB	6-0	185	So.	Southern Miss	Grand Bay, Ala.
Khalil Laufau	DL	6-3	293	Jr.	Washington State	Salt Lake City, Utah
Ethan Sanchez	K	5-9	192	Sr.	Old Dominion	Dallas, Ga.

OFFENSE (Alphabetical)
McKenzie Agnello – Offensive Line – Senior
New Mexico / Copperas Cove HS (Copperas Cove, Texas)
6-4 / 314

Prior to Houston

Spent 2024 season at New Mexico
Began collegiate career at East Texas A&M (2021-23)
2024 Second Team All-Mountain West Conference
Started all 12 games for New Mexico in 2024
10 starts at center; two starts at right tackle
994 snaps played including 861 on offensive line
636 snaps at center, 215 snaps at right tackle and 10 snaps at left tackle
75.6 PFF run-block grade ranked ninth among FBS centers
73.8 PFF overall grade ranked 26th among FBS centers
No sacks and no quarterback hits in 435 chances
Held Auburn and Arizona to combined two pressures in back-to-back games
No quarterback pressures in six of final seven games
77.5 PFF offensive grade vs. Air Force (Oct. 12)
Grade vs. Air Force ranked third among all FBS centers for Week 7
66.1 PFF offensive grade at Auburn (Sept. 14)
Grade at Auburn ranked 13^th among Group of 5 centers for Week 3
68.9 PFF run-block grade at New Mexico State (Sept. 28)
Grade at NMSU ranked 10^th among FBS centers for Week 5 (min. 20 snaps)
72.1 PFF run-block grade at Utah State (Oct. 19)
Grade at Utah State ranked 10^th among FBS centers for Week 8
74.9 PFF run-block grade and 77.9 offensive grade at Colorado State (Oct. 26)
Run-block grade was third, offensive grade was fifth among FBS centers in Week 9
Played three games in final season at East Texas A&M in 2023
Appeared in nine games in 2022
Redshirted and played one game in 2021

High School

Prepped at Copperas Cove
Named team's lineman of the year

Jason Brooks Jr. – Offensive Line – Senior
Oklahoma State / Dobie HS (Houston, Texas)
6-4 / 298

Prior to Houston

Spent 2022-24 seasons at Oklahoma State
Began career at Vanderbilt (2020-21)
1,062 career snaps on offensive line
26 career games played including 12 starts
Career starts: seven at left guard, four at right guard and one at right tackle
Did not see action during 2024
Appeared in eight games during 2023 (430 snaps)
393 snaps at left guard; 37 snaps on FG/XP kick
Started first seven games at left guard before injury
63.1 PFF run-block grade ranked second among OSU o-linemen
2023 Second Team Academic All-Big 12
Played in 11 of 13 games as a sophomore in 2022 (577 snaps)
516 snaps on o-line at four different positions
Snaps: 239 at right guard, 181 at right tackle, 86 at left guard, 10 at left tackle
Four starts – all at right guard (vs. K-State, Kansas, Iowa State and Wisconsin)
71.6 PFF run-block grade led all OSU o-linemen
71.6 run-block grade ranked fourth among Big 12 guards (min. 500 blocking snaps)
Allowed just one sack in 290 opportunities
Also 61 snaps on FG/XP kick
Played six games as redshirt freshman at Vanderbilt in 2021
Started 2021 season finale vs. Tennessee at right tackle
151 season snaps including 150 at three different o-line positions
Snaps: 78 at right tackle, 52 at left guard and 20 at left tackle
Redshirted 2020 season, playing in one game vs. Kentucky
Appeared as inline blocker, playing three snaps, vs. Wildcats

High School

Prepped at Dobie
Three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and rivals
Rated among Top 60 guard prospects nationally by 247Sports
Key contributor in the Longhorns' 9-2 record
Helped team to 2019 6A state playoffs
Credited with 46 domination blocks as senior offensive tackle
2019 All-Region First Team
Committed to Vanderbilt out of high school

Harvey Broussard – Wide Receiver – Junior
Louisiana / St. Martinville HS (St. Martinville, La.)
6-2 / 183

Prior to Houston

Spent 2023-24 seasons at Louisiana
26 career games played including 19 starts
949 career offensive snaps played
Receptions in 22 of 26 games
Multiple receptions in 13 games
Enters 2024 with a catch in 10 straight games dating to Sept. 28, 2024
During 10-game stretch: 26 catches for 404 yards and two TDs
Averaged 40.4 receiving yards per game during 10-game stretch
Career: 55 receptions for 803 yards and five touchdowns
Averaged 30.9 receiving yards per game
In 2024: 31 receptions, 486 yards and 37.38 receiving yards/game
Made 12 starts and appeared in all 13 games
Ranked third on Ragin' Cajuns in all three categories
Three receiving touchdowns ranked fourth on team
Eight contested catches ranked 21st in Group of 5
20 first-down catches – second among 2027-28 NFL Draft-eligible Group of 5 WR
Helped lead Louisiana to 2024 Sun Belt Championship Game (Dec. 7)
In championship vs. Marshall: 4 receptions for 80 yards
Four receptions for 47 yards in win at Wake Forest (Sept. 28)
Career highs in receptions (6) and receiving yards (84) vs. South Alabama (Nov. 16)
As a true freshman in 2023: 24 receptions for 317 yards
Appeared in all 13 games including seven starts
24 receptions ranked 22^nd among FBS true freshmen
317 receiving yards ranked 23^rd among FBS true freshmen
78 yards after catch led all Sun Belt true freshmen
14 first-down receptions ranked 21^st among FBS true freshman wide receivers
Second on Ragin' Cajuns with 13.2 yards/reception (min. 15 catches)
Two receiving TDs – including first in second game played (Sept. 9 at ODU)
Receptions in 10 of 13 games
Five multi-catch games
Season high five catches for 77 yards and score vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 9)

High School

Three-star prospect by 247Sports Composite
No. 95 wide receiver in the country
No. 30 overall recruit in Louisiana
First Team Class 3A All-State and All-District
Competed for Tigers basketball and track and field

Alvin Ebosele – Offensive Lineman – Junior
Baylor / Coppell HS (Coppell, Texas)
6-6 / 312

Prior to Houston

Spent three seasons at Baylor (2022-24)
18 career games played (14 starts)
All 14 starts at left tackle
777 career offensive snaps – 763 at left tackle; 13 at left guard
Seven games played during 2024
Three starts – all at left tackle
183 snaps: 163 at left tackle, 13 at left guard and seven on FG/XP kick
No sacks allowed in four of final five appearances
Season-best 82.3 PFF pass-block vs. Colorado (Sept. 21)
Pass-block grade vs. Buffaloes ranked second among Big 12 tackles in Week 4
Started final 11 games of 2023 – all at left tackle
602 snaps played including 600 at left tackle
73.4 PFF pass-block grade – third among Big 12 freshman tackles (min. 300 snaps)
No sacks allowed in five of first six games
84.6 PFF pass-block grade vs. Texas Tech (Oct. 7)
Pass-block grade ranked 13^th among Power Five tackles in Week 6
Redshirted during 2022 true freshman season
No games played

High School

Prepped at Coppell
2021 6-6A First Team as offensive tackle
2020 unanimous UIL 6-6A All-District First Team selection
Three-star recruit by 247Sports and rivals
Ninth-ranked offensive lineman
No. 63 overall prospect in Dallas Morning News' SportsDayHS Area Top 100
No. 54 offensive tackle (247Sports)
Dave Campbell's Texas Football's fourth-best tackle in Texas for class of 2022
Threw shot put in high school
Set personal record shot put of 45 feet in spring 2021

Luke McGary – Tight End – Junior
Tulsa / Prestonwood Christian Academy (Plano, Texas)
6-3 / 240

Prior to Houston

Spent 2023-24 seasons at Tulsa
Career: 23 games played
Career: 26 receptions for 346 yards and four touchdowns
13.3 yards/catch for his career
1,130 career snaps – 939 on offense and 191 on special teams
12 games played and 10 starts (all at tight end) during 2024
508 offensive snaps on season
17 receptions for 231 yards and one score
Averaged 19.2 receiving yards/game
78.5 PFF pass-block grade ranked second among AAC tight ends
13.6 yards per reception ranked third among AAC tight ends (min. 15 receptions)
Nine first down receptions
Receptions in 10 of 12 games played
Final three games of 2024: 9 catches, 109 receiving yards and one TD
Played in 11 games (two starts) in 2023
506 snaps played including 431 on offense
Nine receptions for 115 yards and three touchdowns
Three TD receptions ranked second nationally among FBS true freshman tight ends
Five first-down receptions ranked 10^th among FBS true freshman tight ends
3.8 yards after catch/reception – ninth among FBS true freshman tight ends (min. 15 targets)
73.7 PFF pass-block grade – second among FBS true freshman tight ends (min. 10 snaps)
34 yards after catch ranked second among AAC true freshman tight ends
Season-highs of three receptions for 45 yards and 15-yard TD at East Carolina (Nov. 25)
Lone catch at FAU (Oct. 7) was for 20-yard TD
Reception in each of first three games
Started first-ever collegiate game in the season opener vs. UAPB (Aug. 31)
Two receptions for 27 yards vs. UAPB
First career TD reception with 15-yarder at #8 Washington (Sept. 9)
Academic All-Conference honoree

High School

Prepped at Prestonwood Christian
Played linebacker and tight end
Made switch to tight end as senior
Team-leading 41 catches for 503 yards and three TDs as a senior
TAPPS All-State and First Team All-District on offense and defense
Academic All-State selection
136 tackles, 12 TFL and nine pass breakups as a junior

Dalton Merryman – Offensive Line – Senior
Texas Tech / Montgomery HS (Montgomery, Texas)
6-9 / 305

Prior to Houston

Spent two seasons (2023-24) at Texas Tech
One season at Blinn College (2022)
Began collegiate career at Tarleton State (2021)
Appeared in nine games and made six starts at Tech in 2024
Six starts all at left tackle
543 snaps on season including 484 at left tackle
55 snaps across nine games on FG/XP kick
No sacks through first five games (170 opportunities)
Two sacks permitted in 267 chances
88.7 PFF pass-block grade in 41 pass-block snaps vs. Cincinnati (Sept. 28)
Pass-block grade ranked second among Big 12 tackles in Week 5
Pass-block grade ranked fifth among Power Four tackles in Week 5
79.6 PFF run-block grade in 26 run-block snaps at Arizona (Oct. 5)
Run-block grade ranked second among Big 12 tackles in Week 6 (min. 15 snaps)
Run-block grade ranked 12th among Power Four tackles in Week 6 (min. 15 snaps)
72.8 PFF run-block grade in 37 run-block snaps vs. Arizona State (Sept. 21)
Run-block grade ranked fourth among Big 12 tackles in Week 4
Run-block grade ranked 23rd among Power Four tackles in Week 4
Did not play (injury) in 2023 at Texas Tech
Played in nine games as a redshirt freshman in 2022 at Blinn
Dean's Scholar List following spring semester
Redshirted during 2021 season at Tarleton State

High School

Prepped at Montgomery
First Team All-District 10-5A
Honored as Lineman of the Year
First Team All-Montgomery County
Played two years of varsity football

Amare Thomas – Wide Receiver – Junior
UAB / Pinson HS (Birmingham, Ala.)
6-0 / 205

Prior to Houston

Spent two seasons at UAB (2023-24)
24 games played including 13 starts
919 career offensive snaps
Career: 115 receptions for 1,107 receiving yards and 11 receiving TDs
115 receptions rank seventh in UAB school history
11 receiving TDs rank ninth in UAB school history
Averaged 46.1 career receiving yards/game and 4.8 catches/game
Receptions in 22 of 24 career games played
Multiple receptions in 20 games
One of five FBS underclassmen with 100 catches, 1,000 receiving yards and 10 TDs between 2023-24 seasons
Six games with 8+ receptions between 2023-24 ranked 22nd nationally
20 games with 3+ receptions between 2023-24 ranked 25^th nationally
2024 American Athletic Conference Honorable Mention
Appeared in all 12 games and made nine starts in 2024
In 2024: 62 catches for 670 yards and eight receiving TDs
62 catches ranked fourth in UAB single-season history
62 caches ranked fifth in The American during regular season
Eight receiving TDs ranked third in The American during regular season
Multi-touchdown reception games at USF (Oct. 19) and vs. Tulsa (Nov. 2)
Season high 98 receiving yards vs. Tulane (Oct. 5)
Five+ receptions in nine games, ranking 17^th in FBS and tops in The American
402 yards after catch ranked fourth in The American and 15th in the Group of 5
34 receiving first downs ranked seventh in The American
In 2023: 53 catches for 437 yards and three touchdowns
Appeared in 12 games and made four starts in 2023
Set UAB freshman receptions record (53)
53 receptions ranked seventh in UAB single-season history
53 receptions ranked fifth among FBS true freshmen in 2023
437 receiving yards ranked ninth among FBS true freshmen
76.5 PFF offensive grade ranked fifth among true freshmen (min. 25 targets)
Six contested catches ranked fifth among FBS true freshmen
10 missed tackles forced ranked fifth among FBS true freshmen
20 first down receptions ranked 11^th among FBS true freshmen
One of two freshmen with 9+ receptions in 2+ games (at No. 1 Georgia, at UTSA)
Nine catches for 60 yards and one touchdown at No. 1 Georgia (Sept. 23)
Lone freshman since 2000 with 9+ receptions in a true road game at AP No. 1 team
Nine catches for 41 yards at UTSA (Oct. 14)
Career high 99 receiving yards at Tulane (Sept. 30)

High School

Prepped at Pinson Valley
Led team to 2020 6A State Championship
Helped team to 10-4 record in 2021
6A First-Team All-Metro

Conner Weigman – Quarterback – Junior
Texas A&M / Bridgeland HS (Cypress, Texas)
6-3 / 215

Prior to Houston

Spent three seasons at Texas A&M (2022-24)
15 career games played and 13 starts for the Aggies (790 snaps)
Career: 219 of 365 (60.0%) for 2,694 passing yards
19-7 career passing TD-interception ratio
13-0 passing TD-interception ratio over first six games
Career at home: 151 of 236 (64%) for 1,929 yards with 15-3 TD-INT radio
Career vs. SEC: 109 of 192 (56.5%) for 1,332 yards with 8-2 TD-INT ratio
In 2024: 64 of 114 (56.1%) for 819 yards and three passing TDs
18 of 22 (81.8%) for 276 yards in win over No. 9 Missouri (Oct. 5)
One of five QBs with 80%+ completion vs. AP Top 10 team in '24 (min. 20 attempts)
15 of 25 for 217 yards and one score in win at Mississippi State
Started first four games of 2023 before season-ending injury
In 2023: 82 of 119 (68.9%) for 979 yards with 8-2 TD-INT ratio
In 2023: 19th among Power Five QBs with a 68.9 completion % (min. 100 attempts)
91.9 PFF offensive grade ranked fourth among FBS QBs (min. 100 dropbacks)
18 of 23 with 236 yards and five TD passes in opener vs. New Mexico (Sept. 2)
Five TD passes were most in regulation by Aggie QB since Johnny Manziel in 2013
One of 10 QBs in '23 with 5+ passing TDs, 0 INTs and a 75% completion in a game (min 20 attempts)
31 of 53 (58.5%) for 336 yards and three total TDs at Miami (FL) (Sept. 9)
336 passing yards were third most by underclassman QB at Miami since 2000
25 of 29 passes (86.2%) for 337 yards and a score vs. ULM (Sept. 16)
Performance marked highest completion % (min. 20 attempts) in school history
2022 ESPN Freshman All-American
As a true freshman: 64 of 114 (56.1%) with 8 TDs and no INTs
One of 12 FBS players since 1956 with 8+ passing TDs and no INTs in a season
One of nine FBS players since 1956 with 100+ attempts and no INTs in a season
63.6 PFF offensive grade led all FBS true freshmen QBs (min. 50 dropbacks)
63.6 grade was fourth among Power Four underclassmen QBs (min. 100 dropbacks)
First career start vs. Ole Miss (Oct. 29)
Against Ole Miss, set A&M true freshman record with 338 passing yards
28 of 44 and four touchdown passes vs. Ole Miss
11 of 19 for 191 yards and a touchdown in the win over UMass (Nov. 19)
155 passing yards (12 of 18) and two passing TDs in win over No. 6 LSU (Nov. 26)
SEC Freshman of the Week for performance vs. Tigers

High School

Prepped at Bridgeland
Five-star prospect by 247Sports
No. 1 quarterback nationally by rivals and ESPN
No. 4 player overall in Texas by 247Sports
2022 Under Armour All-American
As a senior, led Bridgeland to the 6A Region II championship game
34 touchdowns and nearly 2,900 total yards as a senior
Led Bridgeland to state quarterfinals
Houston Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Year
As a junior, named District 16-6A Offensive Player of the Year
51 touchdowns (42 passing and nine rushing)
Threw for 3,800+ yards while rushing for 581 yards
District 16-6A Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore
34 total scores (27 passing and seven rushing)
3,200+ total yards
Named to the Elite-11 Finals
Multi-sport athlete
Rated as one of the top baseball prospects in Texas

Matthew Wykoff – Offensive Line – Senior
Cal / Magnolia HS (Magnolia, Texas)
6-6 / 325

Prior to Houston

Spent 2023-24 seasons at Cal
Began career at Texas A&M (2021-22)
2022 SEC All-Freshman Team at Texas A&M
1,623 career snaps on offensive line
41 career games played including 24 starts
Career starts: 12 at left guard, 9 at center and 3 at right guard
Played 12 games and made three starts during 2024
Started first three games of season at right guard
352 snaps including 314 on offensive line
O-line snaps: 207 at right guard, 73 at center, 33 at left guard, 1 at left tackle
59.0 PFF run-block grade ranked second among Cal o-linemen
Two sacks allowed in 171 opportunities
Played 13 games, including 12 starts, in 2023
All 12 starts came at left guard
758 snaps including 696 at left guard on season
Paved the way for Cal to rush for 172.8 yards/game – its highest since 2012
Cal rushing offense ranked fourth in Pac-12
63.9 PFF pass-block grade ranked second among Cal o-linemen
Two sacks allowed in 354 opportunities
Played in 12 games as redshirt freshman at Texas A&M in 2022
Made nine starts for Aggies – all at center
619 snaps played including 568 on offensive line
O-line snaps: 530 at center and 38 at left guard
Earned offense's Unselfish Leadership Award at annual team banquet
No sacks allowed in 330 opportunities
568 offensive snaps were third among 2026-27 NFL Draft eligible FBS centers
59.8 PFF run-block grade was third among 2026-27 NFL Draft eligible FBS centers
81.6 pass-block grade vs. LSU (Nov. 26)
Pass-block grade ranked ninth among Power Four centers during Week 13
No pressures allowed in 23 opportunities vs. Tigers
Redshirted and appeared in four games as true freshman in 2021
43 snaps at center
Snaps vs. New Mexico, Missouri, South Carolina and Prairie View

High School

Prepped at Magnolia
Consensus three-star prospect
No. 48 overall player in Texas per rivals
Texas Sports Writers Association First Team All-State
District 8-5A Division I Offensive Lineman of the Year
VYPE Houston Offensive Lineman of the Year
Helped team go 10-2 overall as a senior
Helped team capture 5A-1 Region II District 8 Title
Team went 8-0 and reached second round of playoffs
64 knockdowns and did not allow a sack
First Team All-District as a junior
Helped squad go 8-4 and reach second round of State 5A Division I Playoffs

DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS (Alphabetical)
Jordan Allen – Defensive Back – Junior
LSU / Lafayette Christian Academy (Lafayette, La.)
5-11 / 199

Prior to Houston

Spent three seasons at LSU (2022-24)
16 career games played (two starts)
245 career defensive snaps; 71 career special teams snaps
22 career tackles (11 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass defended
Tackles in 10 consecutive games played (Nov. 4, 2023-current)
Single-season career high 14.0 tackles during 2024
Appeared in five games including two starts during '24
Started season opener vs. USC at free safety
Started Week 2 vs. Nicholls at strong safety
139 snaps including 54 at free safety and 111 total defensively
67.1 PFF defensive grade ranked second among LSU safeties
Career high 6.0 tackles vs. USC in season opener (Sept. 1)
82.9 PFF tackling grade was third among SEC safeties during Week 1
Multiple tackles in three of five games played on season
Seven games played (final seven games of season) in 2023
117 snaps played including 87 defensively
Tackles in each of his last five appearances of the season
65.7 defensive grade ranked second among LSU safeties
Season-best 2.0 tackles vs. Georgia State (Nov. 18)
Four played as true freshman in 2022
Maintained redshirt
60 snaps played including 47 defensively with 34 at slot corner
Played vs: Southern, Mississippi State, New Mexico and Purdue (Citrus Bowl)
66.1 PFF coverage grade – fourth among SEC true freshman corners (min. 40 snaps)

High School

Prepped at Lafayette Christian Academy
No. 20 overall prospect from Louisiana (247Sports)
Three-star cornerback by ESPN, rivals and 247Sports
Helped LCA to 2020 Division III State title
Helped LCA to 10-1 record in 2020
Helped school reach 2021 Division III state title game

Sione Fotu – Linebacker – Junior
Utah / Bingham HS (West Jordan, Utah)
6-0 / 226

Prior to Houston

Spent 2020-24 at Utah
Missed two seasons (2021-22) serving a church mission
Competed during 2020, '23 and '24 seasons with Utes
Career: 25 games played including six starts
Career: 50 tackles and four passes defended
415 career defensive snaps across three seasons
In 2024: eight games played including three starts at linebacker
19 tackles on season, two PBUs and one QB hurry
197 snaps played including 176 defensively
Matched career-high with 7.0 tackles vs. Baylor (Sept. 7)
5.0 tackles against Arizona (Sept. 28)
One special teams snap on kick coverage at Houston (Oct. 26)
In 2023: 12 games played off bench
210 snaps played – 110 defensively; 100 on special teams
18.0 tackles and one pass breakup
74.3 PFF run-defense grade was eighth among Pac-12 linebackers (min. 100 snaps)
Career-high 7.0 stops in season-opening win vs. Florida (Aug. 31)
3.0 tackles against Cal (Oct. 14) and No. 8 Oregon (Oct. 28)
First PBU of the season at No. 17 Arizona (Nov. 18)
Did not play during 2021-22 seasons (church mission)
Played all five games during 2020 including three starts
All three starts at linebacker
162 snaps including 129 defensively
13.0 tackles and one pass breakup.
4.0 tackles and one pass breakup against No. 20 USC (Nov. 21)

High School

Prepped at Bingham
Three-star prospect by 247Sports, rivals and ESPN
No. 7 ranked recruit in Utah (247Sports)
No. 36 rated inside linebacker nationally (247Sports)
First-team all-state as a senior
Invited to the 2020 Polynesian Bowl
90 tackles and two interceptions as a senior
40 tackles (2.0 sacks) his junior year
21 tackles as a sophomore
Offers from Utah, Tennessee and UCLA, among others

Carmycah Glass – Linebacker – Junior
Louisiana / Ouachita Parish HS (Monroe, La.)
6-4 / 226
Prior to Houston

Spent 2024 season at Louisiana
Began collegiate career at Missouri (2022-23)
Started all 13 games at Louisiana during 2024
835 snaps played including 746 defensively
75.0 tackles ranked second on Ragin' Cajuns
75.0 tackles ranked 19th nationally among underclassmen FBS linebackers
Added 3.5 TFLs, 0.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries
Helped Louisiana to 10-3 record and Sun Belt Championship appearance
5.0+ tackles in 10 of 13 games including final eight contests
10 games of 5.0+ tackles ranked fifth among Sun Belt linebackers
10 games of 5.0+ tackles ranked 32nd among Group of Five linebackers
10 games of 5.0+ tackles ranked 10^th among FBS underclassmen
5.8 tackles per game ranked 22nd in Sun Belt
Season best 8.0 tackles vs. App State (Oct. 12) and at Texas State (Oct. 29)
7.0 tackles including 1.0 TFL at Wake Forest (Sept. 28)
82.8 PFF tackling grade at Wake Forest ranked 15th among FBS linebackers during Week 5
6.0 tackles in Sun Belt Championship Game vs. Marshall (Dec. 7)
74.6 PFF pass rush grade was third among FBS linebackers in conference championships
2023 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll
Did not see action during 2023
Earned medical redshirt due to injury in 2022
Four snaps on kick coverage vs. Wake Forest in Gasparilla Bowl

High School

Prepped at Ouachita Parish
Three-star recruit by rivals
Ranked as No. 43 linebacker in the country (247Sports)
No. 30 overall prospect from Louisiana (247Sports)
Led Ouachita Parish to a 10-4 record
Helped school reach Louisiana 5A State Quarterfinals as a senior in 2021
2021 Louisiana 5A District 2 Defensive MVP
All-District selection as a senior

Will James – Defensive Back – Sophomore
Southern Miss / Theodore HS (Grand Bay, Ala.)
6-0 / 185

Prior to Houston

Spent 2024 season at Southern Miss
Began collegiate career at Mississippi State (2023)
Appeared in all 12 games including 10 starts in '24
Seven starts at right cornerback; five starts at left cornerback
754 snaps played
644 snaps defensively including 615 at wide corner
Led Southern Miss with seven passes defended
Seven passes defended ranked sixth nationally among freshmen
Seven passes defended were second-most by Southern Miss freshman since 2000
35.0 tackles including 2.0 tackles for loss
Tackles in 11 of 12 games
Multi-tackle performances 10 times
Over his final six games: 23 tackles and six passes defended
79.8 PFF run-defense grade led all Southern Miss defenders
69.7 PFF defensive grade ranked second among Southern Miss defenders
Redshirted as true freshman at Mississippi State in 2023

High School

Prepped at Theodore
Three-star prospect by 247Sports
State of Alabama's No. 54-ranked prospect
Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game participant
Missed half of senior season due to injury
Returned to help guide Theodore to a 13-1 record
Program reached Class 6A semifinals
Played offense due to injuries in quarterbacks win over St. Paul's
Five carries for 151 yards and three rushing TDs vs. St. Paul's
Rushing TDs of 67 yards, 62 yards and 13 yards

Khalil Laufau – Defensive Line – Junior
Washington State / Herriman HS (Salt Lake City, Utah)
6-3 / 293
Prior to Houston

Spent two seasons at Washington State (2023-24)
19 career games played (three starts)
All three starts at defensive tackle
Career: 28 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks
519 career snaps on defensive line
Tackles in 14 career games including final six games played
10 games played including three starts during 2024
392 snaps played including 370 on defensive line
16 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks during '24
80.0 PFF run grade ranked 19^th among Group of 5 interior lineman
Grade ranked second among Pac-12 (WSU/OSU) interior defenders
5.0 tackles, 3.0 TFLs and 2.0 sacks in season finale vs. Wyoming (Nov. 30)
84.1 PFF defensive grade vs. Wyoming – 12^th among FBS interior defenders in Week 14
2.0 sacks matched most for FBS interior defender during Week 14
Tackles in eight of 10 games played
Nine games played during 2023 true freshman season
167 snaps played including 148 on defensive line
Special teams contributor in six games (punt return and FG/XP block)
12 tackles on season including four solo stops
Season best 4.0 tackles against Arizona (Oct. 14)
Three stops against Colorado in home finale (Nov. 17)

High School

Prepped at Herriman
Three-star prospect by 247Sports, rivals and ESPN
Rated No. 101 defensive tackle nationally by ESPN
6A All-State Second Team as a senior
As a senior: 64 tackles, 17 TFL, 10.5 sacks and two forced fumbles
As a junior: 57 tackles, 23.5 TFL and 7.5 sacks
Also contributed one forced fumble and one fumble recovery

Ethan Sanchez – Kicker – Senior
Old Dominion / North Paulding HS (Dallas, Ga.)
5-9 / 192
Prior to Houston

Spent three seasons at Old Dominion (2022-24)
36 career games played
35 of 46 on field goals for career
101 of 106 on extra points for career
Appeared in 12 games at place kicker in 2024
11 of 12 on field goals
11 of 11 on fields goals inside 50 yards
Only miss was a 58-yard attempt at Bowling Green (Sept. 28)
91.7 made field goal % ranked 12th in FBS (min. 10 attempts)
2 for 2 on field goals in opener at South Carolina 40 and 33 yarder (Aug. 31)
Career-long 53-yard field goal in the 30-27 win at Bowling Green
Eight kickoff attempts including one onside attempt
Touchbacks in five of seven kickoff return opportunities
4.08 average hangtime ranked second in Sun Belt (min. 5 attempts)
Average hangtime ranked 16th in FBS (min. 5 attempts)
Played in all 13 games during 2023
ODU's primary kicker, handling kickoffs, extra points and field goals
For second-straight year did not miss an extra point (36 for 36)
14 for 21 on field goals with a career long of 49
10 of 12 on field goals include 39 yards
In win over Louisiana, hit 39-yard field goal and was 5 for 5 on extra points (Sept. 9)
Career long 49-yard field goal against Wake Forest (Sept. 16)
5-for-5 on extra points against Marshall (Sept. 30)
Knocked in 47-yarder in win over App State (Oct. 21)
38-yard field goals against Coastal Carolina (Nov. 4) and Liberty (Nov. 11)
Game-winning 23-yard field goal on the final play vs. Georgia Southern (Nov. 18)
Finished season with 16 touchbacks
11 games as the kicker for field goals and extra points in 2022
28 for 28 on extra points and 10-for-13 on field goal attempts
Led team in scoring with 58 points
2 for 2 on field goal attempts in win over Virginia Tech (Sept. 2)
Made 34-yarder against Liberty (Oct. 1)
Season-long 44-yarder against Georgia Southern (Oct. 22)

High School

Prepped at North Paulding
32 for 32 on extra points as a senior
Long field goal of 47 yards
Selected to play in 2022 Polynesian Bowl
First-Team All-County and First-Team All-Region
No. 2 ranked kicker in the country (Chris Sailer Kicking)

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