The Houston Cougars have signed Myles Rowser, a safety who previously played for the Arizona State Sun Devils, enhancing their defensive capabilities. This move comes in light of new NCAA eligibility rules that permit players from the class of 2022, who did not redshirt or sign a professional NFL contract, to gain an additional season of eligibility.
Rowser's collegiate experience includes playing at Campbell in 2022, New Mexico State in 2023, and Arizona State from 2024 to 2025. He did not redshirt during his freshman year and participated in nine games for the Campbell Camels. Rowser's career statistics include 295 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, and 16 passes defended.
Notably, in the 2025 season with Arizona State, he recorded a career-high 84 tackles.
The Cougars already have a solid safety lineup with veterans Kentrell Webb and Jordan Allen contributing 71 and 48 tackles, respectively, last season. They also added Tulane safety Javion White, who made 50 tackles last year. With Rowser joining the team, adjustments to the lineup may occur, potentially moving one of the safeties to the nickel corner position.
This depth positions the Cougars to be competitive in the Big 12.