On Saturday afternoon, Houston’s senior tight end Tanner Koziol fulfilled his life-long dream of being selected in the NFL Draft.

Around 2 p.m., he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 5th round with the No. 164 pick in the draft.

With the departure of Koziol, the Cougars are still in good shape at tight end, with multiple guys who can have a big impact in 2026.

Who Will Replace Tanner Koziol

Nov 29, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; UTSA Roadrunners tight end Patrick Overmyer (9) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Army Black Knights during the first half at the Alamodome.…