Abell Announces 2026 Team Captains
- UCF transfer Jacurri Brown was named Rice's starting quarterback after spring practice and will make his third career start in the opener against Houston Christian.
- Running back and returner Quinton Jackson returns as a captain after leading Rice in 2025 with 889 rushing yards, 1,225 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns.
- Safety Daveon Hook enters his third season as a Rice starter and brings 38 career appearances to the secondary.
- Defensive end Chibby Nwajuaku was selected as a captain after recording 25 tackles and ranking second on Rice with 17 pressures and 12 hurries in 2025.
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