University of Houston Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 82
Zaylen Cormier
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Heights HS
High School
Personal
- Prepped at Heights
- Coached by former UH defensive standout Stephen Dixon
- Consensus 3-star prospect
- No. 20-ranked athlete nationally (247Sports)
- No. 58-ranked player in Texas (247Sports)
- 2024 Houston Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Year Finalist
- 34 receptions for 763 yards and 12 TDs as junior
- 27 tackles and two interceptions as junior
- 20 tackles and two pass breakups as sophomore
- 19 receptions for 364 yards and two TDs as sophomore
- Also ran track
- Enrolled at UH in Jaunary
Personal
- Nickname: Zay
- Hobbies: gaming, listening to music, anything active
- Dream job outside of football: own a popular clothing brand
- Something people don’t know about him: he has a creative side and loves movies
- One word to describe him on the field: explosive
- If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: soul food
- Favorite childhood memory: catching a turtle at his grandma’s house
- Sports hero: Julio Jones
- Most memorable athletic accomplishment: being a finalist for the Houston Area High School Offensive Player of the Year
- Interesting fact: Uncle is Don Toliver
- Gameday ritual: listening to music
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. LSU (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Highlights: Houston 38, LSU 35 (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews Texas Bowl vs. LSU
Monday, December 22
National Signing Day Press Conference
Wednesday, December 03














