CJ Witten
CJ Witten is a three-star recruit from Westlake, TX, out of Liberty Christian (No. 1,738 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Rice's 8 games this season.
Where Witten comes from
- Westlake, TX
- Liberty Christian
- Liberty Christian is about 250 miles from Rice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,738 in the 2025 class.
- On the Rice roster since 2025
Where Witten fits
Rice lists 10 linebackers this season.
Rice linebackers with a game this season
Rice is 1-7. Next: at North Texas, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Liberty Christian
Also from Westlake, 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 linebacker for Rice -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Grades highest in hit power and tackling.
Rice has produced 7 All-Conference linebackers.
Two seasons at Rice
- 2026 Rice AbellYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Rice AbellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Liberty ChristianArgyle, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,738 in the 2025 class. Signed with Rice.Also from Liberty Christian: Quinn Murphy (Baylor), Quinton Brown (Boise State), Chase Garnett (South Florida) and 3 more.
2025
- Signed with RiceThree-star, out of Liberty Christian