JD Rhym

As a Sophomore (2024) Played all 12 games Recorded tackles in four games 158 total snaps 135 special teams snaps – fourth most on team Special teams contributor in 10 of 12 games Special teams snaps: 48 KRET, 33 KCOV, 38 PRET, 15 PCOV, 1 FGBLK Helped Cougars lead Big 12 in punt return defense (3.63) 23 defensive snaps including 19 at wide corner 15 defensive snaps vs. Rice (Sept. 14) Prior to Houston Spent 2022-23 seasons at Auburn 10 career games played with 20 tackles and one INT Appeared in five games during 2023 (71 snaps) 45 snaps at cornerback during 2023 Six tackles and one interception Appeared in 12 games during 2022 season One start – at cornerback at Mississippi State 15 tackles and one pass breakup 314 total snaps including 190 at cornerback High School Prepped at Valdosta (Ga.) Consensus 4-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and rivals 54 tackles including 5.0 TFL as a senior 46 stops and 5.0 TFL as a junior Two-year All-Region 1-6A Atlanta Journal-Constitution First Team All-State Among top 15 overall recruits in Georgia by 247Sports Top 25 nationally at position by 247Sports, rivals and ESPN Personal Nickname: Judy Hobbies: music, traveling and playing 2K Dream job outside of football: astronaut Something most people don’t know: wanted to play in NBA when he was younger Hidden talent: can make music Chose UH because great coaching staff who can help him get where he wants to be One word to describe himself on the field: physical If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: Cajun shrimp pasta Biggest motivation for working hard: dad and younger siblings Highlight of his life thus far: attending college Best advice: follow your passion Most memorable athletic feat: first college interception Unique fact: doesn’t like sweet foods