Charlie Jilek
Freshman tight end on Texas's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 238 lb · Portage, MI · Portage Central
Recruiting
ATH recruit
No. 1263 nationally · Signed with Texas
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on Texas's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Texas in 2026.
Charlie Jilek
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Texas3-star out of Portage Central
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Steve Sarkisian
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Texas -- now graded to hold down a real role at tight end.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Texas has produced 3 All-Conference tight ends. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Jack Endries went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Texas
Returning around him
- 72% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 6 Texas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -6 net (22 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas · Last season: 10-3 (AP #14) · Talent rank #2 · 2026 recruiting class #7
Background
A first-year tight end from Portage, Mich. ... early enrolled in spring 2026. HIGH SCHOOL A three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … rated the No. 42 tight end recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 94 athlete in his class by 247Sports … rated No. 25 recruit in Michigan per 247Spo...
The tight end room · Texas
- #15Michael Masunas232 receiving yards · 2025
- #85Emaree Winston47 receiving yards · 2025
- #81Nick Townsend7 receiving yards · 2025
- #48Bryce Chambersno box-score line yet
- #88Charlie Jilekno box-score line yet
3 more on the roster · Texas team page