Hayden Wright
Hayden Wright is a three-star recruit from Kingwood, TX (No. 1,558 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Houston's 8 games this season.
Where Wright comes from
- Kingwood, TX
- Kingwood
- Kingwood is within 25 miles of TDECU Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,558 in the 2025 class; signed with Northwestern.
Where Wright fits
Houston lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
Houston offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 1st in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Houston is 6-2, No. 17 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Cincinnati, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Kingwood, TX
Came to Houston by way of Northwestern.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Houston -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 1st nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Houston has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Patrick Paul went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Houston FritzYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalNorthwestern to Houston
- 2025 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · Games –
- High school KingwoodHumble, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,558 in the 2025 class. Signed with Northwestern.
Moves
- Transferred from Northwestern to Houston, Jan 5, 2026.
2025
- Signed with NorthwesternThree-star, out of Kingwood
2026
- Transferred to Houstonfrom Northwestern
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: David Braun and Willie Fritz.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Houston