Senior Class Salute: A Look at Houston’s 22-Member Class

Senior Class Salute: A Look at Houston’s 22-Member Class

11/20/2025 8:00:00 AM | Football

Houston Football readies for Senior Day at 3 p.m., Saturday, vs. TCU

HOUSTON – #25/24 University of Houston Football honors its 22-member class pregame on Saturday, as part of Senior Day presented by the UH Alumni Association against TCU inside TDECU Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m.

The 2025 senior class has played a unique and integral role in the program's history, contributing to pivotal moments including bowl victories and the school's transition into the Big 12 Conference. These student-athletes have not only showcased their skills on the field but have also embodied the spirit and dedication of the University of Houston. This squad has two six-year seniors and two five-year seniors that have begun and ended their careers at Houston, never wavering in their desire to be Cougars.

Below is a full alphabetical listing of Houston Football's 22 seniors.

#5 Carlos Allen Jr. | DL | Atlanta, Ga.
#73 Jason Brooks Jr. | OL | Houston, Texas
#24 Wrook Brown | DB | Solada, Texas
#44 Dean Connors | RB | Kamuela, Hawai'i
#81 Anthony Gangi Jr. | WR | Long Island, N.Y.
#36 Jalen Garner | LB | Norcross, Ga.
#56 Jacob Garza | LS | Corpus Christi, Texas
#5 Stephon Johnson | WR | Houston, Texas
#9 Tanner Koziol | TE | Bloomingdale, Ill.
#1 Latrell McCutchin Sr. | DB | Austin, Texas
#76 Cedric Melton | OL | Houston, Texas
#75 Dalton Merryman | OL | Montgomery, Texas
#4 Mekhi Mews | WR | Grayson, Ga.
#97 Everitt Rogers | DL | Killeen, Texas
#92 Ethan Sanchez | K | Dallas, Ga.
#21 Stacy Sneed | RB | Arlington, Texas
#22 Marc Stampley | DB | Fayetteville, Ga.
#93 Xavier Stillman | DL | St. Joseph, Mo.
#0 Blake Thompson | Missouri City, Texas
#21 Zelmar Vedder | DB | Stockton, Calif.
#90 Eddie Walls III | DL | Fort Myers, Fla.
#74 Matthew Wykoff | OL | Magnolia, Texas

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