Tylen Hockett is a three-star recruit from Mansfield, TX, out of Mansfield Lake Ridge (No. 2,251 in the 2026 class) who has not played in UTEP's 8 games this season.
Where Hockett comes from
- Mansfield, TX
- Mansfield Lake Ridge
- About 550 miles from Sun Bowl
- Three-star, No. 2,251 in the 2026 class.
Where Hockett fits
UTEP lists 21 defensive backs this season.
UTEP defensive backs with a game this season
UTEP is 1-7. Next: vs Hawai'i, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Mansfield Lake Ridge
Also from Mansfield, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scotty Walden
Pass share
38.7%
179 pass / 283 run
Plays / game
57.8
8 games
Team sack rate
18.0%
228 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for UTEP -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
UTEP has produced 5 All-Conference defensive backs.
Joined UTEP in 2026
- 2026 UTEP WaldenYear 1 · Games –
- High school Mansfield Lake RidgeMansfield, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,251 in the 2026 class. Signed with UTEP.Also from Mansfield Lake Ridge: Felix Ojo (Texas Tech), Rylan Kennedy (Florida State), Darius Washington (Houston) and 2 more.
2026
- Signed with UTEPThree-star, out of Mansfield Lake Ridge
