Eythan Thompson
Sophomore defensive lineman on Houston's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 330 lb · Waco, TX · La Vega HS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1225 nationally · Signed with Houston
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive lineman on Houston's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Houston in 2025.
Eythan Thompson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Houston3-star out of Waco La Vega
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Fritz
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Houston -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Houston has produced 7 All-Conference defensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Logan Hall went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Houston
Returning around him
- 1 Houston player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (18 in / 17 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Houston · Last season: 10-3 (AP #25) · Talent rank #57 · 2026 recruiting class #38
Background
As a Freshman (2025) Redshirted Did not see action High School Prepped at La Vega No. 86 interior offensive lineman nationally (247Sports) No. 187 player in Texas (247Sports) Also competed in track and field Seventh in shot put at the 2024 UIL 4A Region III Championships Throw of 47 feet, 6.5 inc...
The defensive line · Houston
- #18Khalil Laufau3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #9Ashton Porter2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #98Myles Parker1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #90De'Marion Thomas0.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #96Eythan Thompsonno box-score line yet
11 more on the roster · Houston team page