Four Houston Football players鈥擲hadre Hurst, Will James, Jalen Mayo, and Amare Thomas鈥攈ave been named to the Panini Senior Bowl Top 300. Hurst excels with an 80.0 pass block grade, ranking second among active FBS linemen, while allowing only one sack over 1,200+ snaps. James led the Cougars last season with three interceptions and garnered multiple weekly honors. Mayo, a new addition, tallied four interceptions last year, and Thomas stands out as a two-time Biletnikoff Award recognizer with impressive receiving statistics since 2023.

By the Numbers
  • Hurst has an 80.0 pass block grade, second among active FBS linemen.
  • Thomas recorded 966 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns last season, most for a Cougar since 2022.
  • James led with three interceptions and two forced fumbles last season.
State of Play
  • Houston aims to build on a 10-win season in 2025.
  • The 2026 season will feature key matchups against major conference teams.
What's Next

The Cougars look to leverage these players' accolades as they prepare for their upcoming season, aiming for another successful run with vital games ahead.

Bottom Line

Houston's student-athletes are not only excelling on the field, but their individual accolades are positioning the program for greater success in the competitive landscape of college football.