Redshirt freshman with upside, but still waiting for his breakout
In the 2025 season, Dylan Gayton did not play for Houston, so the appeal here is projection rather than production. At 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, he brings a compact frame, four-year varsity experience, and academic discipline from Red Oak, but he remains an undersized developmental receiver who will need added strength and polish to crack a deep Cougar WR room. The upside is clear if he can translate his route-running and reliability into game action; right now, he looks more like a long-term fit than an instant-impact option.
