11/11/2026 11:07:00 AM | Football
Top tight end award committee sends Cougar to semifinals
HOUSTON – For the second consecutive season, a Houston tight end has been named a John Mackey Award Semifinalist as Patrick Overmyer advanced to the semifinals of the top tight end award.
The Kingwood, Texas, native has hauled in seven receiving touchdowns, the second most by an FBS tight end, and is tied for the seventh most among all pass catchers in college football. His 497 receiving yards through nine games are the 6th most by an FBS tight end this year.
Overmyer tied the FBS tight end single-game record at Kansas State catching 4 touchdown passes in Houston's road win. His four receiving touchdowns were the third most in program history and the most by a Cougar tight end.
Overmyer follows Tanner Koziol as Houston's second consecutive tight end to advance to the semifinals of the Mackey Award.
2026 JOHN MACKEY AWARD SEMIFINALISTS
Luke Reynolds — Virginia Tech
Jelani Thurman — North Carolina
Kari Ashley — TCU
Rocky Beers — Oklahoma
Patrick Overmyer — Houston
Eli Finley — Louisiana Tech
Jamari Johnson — Oregon
Willie Rodriguez — Kentucky
DJ Vonnahme — Iowa
ABOUT THE JOHN MACKEY AWARD
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end. Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award is given annually to the tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey.
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The Kingwood, Texas, native has hauled in seven receiving touchdowns, the second most by an FBS tight end, and is tied for the seventh most among all pass catchers in college football. His 497 receiving yards through nine games are the 6th most by an FBS tight end this year.
Overmyer tied the FBS tight end single-game record at Kansas State catching 4 touchdown passes in Houston's road win. His four receiving touchdowns were the third most in program history and the most by a Cougar tight end.
Overmyer follows Tanner Koziol as Houston's second consecutive tight end to advance to the semifinals of the Mackey Award.
2026 JOHN MACKEY AWARD SEMIFINALISTS
Luke Reynolds — Virginia Tech
Jelani Thurman — North Carolina
Kari Ashley — TCU
Rocky Beers — Oklahoma
Patrick Overmyer — Houston
Eli Finley — Louisiana Tech
Jamari Johnson — Oregon
Willie Rodriguez — Kentucky
DJ Vonnahme — Iowa
ABOUT THE JOHN MACKEY AWARD
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end. Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award is given annually to the tight end who best exemplifies the play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Don't miss any of the action. Purchase single-game tickets today by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by providing NIL opportunities and by joining The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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