James Falk holds the TE · Starter spot in Rice Owls’s tight end room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

James Falk logged a 1.6% overall usage rate in 2025.

James Falk is a 6'6" tight end from Springfield, PA who attended The Haverford School. A three-year starter and four-year letterman in high school, he recorded 28 career receptions for 250 yards and two touchdowns. Falk redshirted in 2023 before appearing in three games on offense in 2024, playing 25 snaps. In 2025, his first season with significant action, he appeared in all 13 games and made three starts—against Florida Atlantic, North Texas, and at USF. He caught three passes for 30 yards, including a 20-yard reception at UTSA for his first career catch. Falk was named to the American Conference All-Academic team in 2024 and 2025.

Rice2023 — present