Sheldon Rice
Sheldon Rice is a three-star recruit from Fulshear, TX (No. 588 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Houston's 8 games this season.
Where Rice comes from
- Fulshear, TX
- Fulshear
- About 50 miles from TDECU Stadium
- Three-star, No. 588 in the 2025 class.
- On the Houston roster since 2025
Where Rice fits
Houston lists 15 linebackers this season.
Houston linebackers with a game this season
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 Fulshear, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Fritz
Pass share
43.3%
241 pass / 315 run
Plays / game
69.5
8 games
Team sack rate
3.4%
265 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Houston -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Houston has produced 2 All-Conference linebackers. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Grant Stuard went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
Two seasons at Houston
- 2026 Houston FritzYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Houston FritzYear 1 · Games –
- High school FulshearFulshear, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 588 in the 2025 class. Signed with Houston.Also from Fulshear: Chance Bryant (Houston) and Davion Godley (Sacramento State).
2025
- Signed with HoustonThree-star, out of Fulshear