Chris Knauls
Chris Knauls is a three-star recruit from Frisco, TX, out of Frisco Lone Star (No. 1,523 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Rice's 8 games this season.
Where Knauls comes from
- Frisco, TX
- Frisco Lone Star
- About 250 miles from Rice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,523 in the 2026 class.
Where Knauls fits
Rice lists 18 defensive linemen this season.
Rice defensive linemen with a game this season
Rice is 1-7. Next: at North Texas, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Frisco Lone Star
Also from Frisco, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
Pass share
20.2%
100 pass / 394 run
Plays / game
61.8
8 games
Team sack rate
11.2%
116 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Rice.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
Rice has produced 7 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Christian Covington went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Joined Rice in 2026
- 2026 Rice AbellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Frisco Lone StarFrisco, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,523 in the 2026 class. Signed with Rice.Also from Frisco Lone Star: Davian Groce (Florida), Jaylon Braxton (Ole Miss), Jordan Deck (Michigan) and 3 more.
2026
- Signed with RiceThree-star, out of Frisco Lone Star