Patrick Crayton Jr. is a young, high-upside QB still fighting for footing at Rice
In the 2025 season, Patrick Crayton Jr. flashed as a developmental quarterback for Rice, completing 46.7% of his passes for 73 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions, while also being used in the run game; by 2026 he is listed as a redshirt freshman and remains a depth-chart name to watch. He brings a compact 6-foot, 201-pound frame, hometown-tough Texas pedigree, and early recruiting credibility, but his current profile is more “project with traits” than polished starter. The appeal is upside: if he cleans up decision-making and sharpens consistency, there’s something interesting here.
