
Houston’s tall, fifth-year depth-piece with intriguing size and upside
In the 2026 season, Samuel Padgitt is a 6-foot-2, 195-pound fifth-year wide receiver for Houston, but the public stat sheet still shows almost no game production, which makes him more of a projection than a proven commodity. His appeal is size, experience, and apparent versatility—Houston listed him as a scout-team player who even entered a game at left wide receiver, suggesting he’s trusted to learn multiple roles. If your team wants a polished, older receiver with developmental upside rather than instant stats, Padgitt fits the “quietly interesting” bucket.





