Ronnell McLain is a three-star recruit from Desoto, TX (No. 2,001 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Houston's 8 games this season.
Where McLain comes from
- Desoto, TX
- DeSoto
- About 200 miles from TDECU Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,001 in the 2024 class.
- On the Houston roster since 2024
Where McLain 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 Desoto, TX
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Houston -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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).
Three seasons at Houston
- 2026 Houston FritzYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Houston FritzYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Houston FritzYear 1 · Games –
- High school DeSotoDeSoto, TX · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,001 in the 2024 class. Signed with Houston.Also from DeSoto: Johntay Cook II (Ole Miss), Ethan Feaster (USC), Daylon Singleton (SMU) and 12 more.
2024
- Signed with HoustonThree-star, out of DeSoto
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Willie Fritz.
