Sam Houston Bearkats
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Conference USA2-10 (2025)#126 Recruiting58% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 8
    64
    Landyn LockeSO
    Starter
  2. 15
    48
    DJ BaileyRS SO
  3. 16
    44
    Mason HoltzclawFR
RB
  1. 10
    67
    Landan BrownRS JR
    Starter
  2. 22
    57
    Alton McCaskillGR/TR
  3. 6
    44
    Jerrian Parker Jr.JR/TR
WR-X
  1. 3
    63
    Tim Burns Jr.SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    57
    Alijah CasonJR/TR
  3. 18
    49
    Christian ZacharyRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 2
    69
    Chris ReedRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    64
    Kyan Berry-JohnsonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 11
    44
    Kaleb MitchellRS FR/TR
SLOT
  1. 7
    66
    Grady O'NeillRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 1
    48
    Aviyon Smith-MackRS JR/TR
  3. 0
    44
    Darrick Bledsoe IIIRS JR
TE
  1. 87
    60
    Max WhisnerRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 80
    49
    Matt SmithGR/TR
  3. 89
    47
    Brock KuhlRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 71
    69
    Denell Nix Jr.SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 63
    50
    Joe WarrenJR/TR
LG
  1. 54
    56
    Brock StukesRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 68
    56
    Logan CahillRS FR
C
  1. 73
    70
    Josiah ChenaultRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    50
    Cam ToddRS SR/TR
RG
  1. 75
    63
    Elijah CollinsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 57
    50
    Zo'Maryon BryanRS JR/TR
RT
  1. 58
    56
    Carter KadowRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 67
    50
    Isaac SohnRS JR/TR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #136 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -27.8 → -25.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 8th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #126 national

16%

Returning production: 58%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

14 adds in two-deep · avg 62 OVR · top add: J. Chenault (C, 70, from Kennesaw State)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach Sam HoustonTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Sam Houston?

Sam Houston Bearkats starting lineup

Landyn Locke is the projected starting quarterback for Sam Houston as of August 17, 2026. DJ Bailey is listed second.

Sam Houston also projects Landan Brown at running back, Tim Burns Jr. at wide receiver and Max Whisner at tight end.

The full Sam Houston Bearkats two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Landyn Locke · QBLandan Brown · RBTim Burns Jr. · WR-XMax Whisner · TE

Common questions

Who is Sam Houston's starting quarterback?
Landyn Locke is the projected starting quarterback for Sam Houston as of August 17, 2026. DJ Bailey is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Sam Houston?
Landan Brown is the projected starter at running back for Sam Houston, with Alton McCaskill listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Sam Houston?
Tim Burns Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Sam Houston, with Alijah Cason listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Sam Houston?
Max Whisner is the projected starter at tight end for Sam Houston, with Matt Smith listed second.
When was the Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart last updated?
The Sam Houston Bearkats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Sam Houston's record last season?
Sam Houston Bearkats finished 2-10 (1-7 in Conference USA play).