This year’s field includes World Champions, National Finals Rodeo standouts, defending Cactus Jack winners, former champions, and riders who have already proven they know how to win inside the Uvalde County Fairplex.
From Stetson Wright to defending champion T.J. Gray, this is one of the strongest bull riding lineups Cactus Jack has seen.
Current roster is based on official entries at time of posting. Trades, doctor releases, and draw changes may occur prior to the first performance.
Full 2026 Bull Rider Roster
Scheduled to Appear
| Bull Rider | Hometown |
|---|---|
| Bryce Jensen | Huntsville, TX |
| Boudreaux Campbell | Crockett, TX |
| Brady Turgeon | New River, AZ |
| Braxton Whitesell | Walker, LA |
| Chase Dougherty | Canby, OR |
| Colten Fritzlan | Rifle, CO |
| Colton Byram | Mound City, KS |
| Cooper James | Erda, UT |
| Creek Young | Rogersville, MO |
| Cullen Telfer | Plant City, FL |
| Dakota Hill | Bagwell, TX |
| Dustin Boquet | Bourg, LA |
| Elijah Mora | Wiggins, CO |
| Ernie Bob Courson | Okeechobee, FL |
| Gavin Mitchell | Graford, TX |
| Hayden Ferguson | Coldspring, TX |
| Hayden Welsh | Gillette, WY |
| Hayes Weight | Goshen, UT |
| Jace Trosclair | Chauvin, LA |
| Jax Mills | Montgomery, TX |
| Jacob Gardner | Fort St. John, BC |
| Jesse Petri | Dublin, TX |
| Jestyn Woodward | Custer, SD |
| Jeff Bertus | Avon, SD |
| J.R. Stratford | Byers, KS |
| Luke Mackey | Ignacio, CO |
| Mason Moody | Letcher, SD |
| Noah Lee | Mineral Wells, TX |
| Qynn Andersen | Koumala, QL |
| Robbie Taylor | Chinle, AZ |
| Roscoe Jarboe | New Plymouth, ID |
| Scott Wells | Goondiwindi, QL |
| Stetson Wright | Beaver, UT |
| T Parker | Winnie, TX |
| T.J. Gray | Dairy, OR |
| Trey Kimzey | Strong City, OK |
| Tyler Bingham | Howell, UT |
| Tyler Taylor | Stephenville, TX |
| Wacey Schalla | Arapaho, OK |
Champions & Riders to Watch
Stetson Wright
There is no bigger name in rodeo than Stetson Wright.
The 10-time World Champion and reigning PRCA Bull Riding World Champion is also a former Cactus Jack Champion.
In 2023, Wright won the First Round, won the Finals, and captured the Average Championship. He also placed in both 2021 and 2022, including finishing 3rd in the Average in 2022.
When Stetson enters, fans know they are watching one of the very best in the world.
T.J. Gray
T.J. Gray returns to Uvalde as the defending Cactus Jack Champion.
In 2025, Gray placed 4th in the First Round, finished 2nd in the Second Round, and won the Average Championship.
He also won the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Average Title and has placed here multiple times before, including a 3rd-place finish in the 2023 Average.
He knows how to win here.
Tyler Bingham
Tyler Bingham is another former Cactus Jack Champion returning to Uvalde.
In 2024, Bingham won the First Round, won the Finals, and captured the Average Championship.
He also placed in 2023 and continues to be one of the most dangerous riders in the field.
Past champions always return with confidence.
Trey Kimzey
In 2024, Trey Kimzey won the Second Round, finished 2nd in the Finals, and was Reserve Champion in the Average.
He is always a serious threat.
Jestyn Woodward
In 2023, Jestyn Woodward placed 3rd in the Second Round, finished 2nd in the Finals, and was Reserve Champion in the Average.
He returns with unfinished business.
Bryce Jensen
Bryce Jensen won the Second Round in 2025 and finished in the Average.
He comes back to Uvalde with momentum.
Dustin Boquet
Dustin Boquet won the First Round in 2025 and finished in the Average.
One big ride can change the whole weekend.
Other Returning Riders With Cactus Jack History
Several other riders on this year’s roster have also placed at previous Cactus Jack events, including:
Roscoe Jarboe
Hayes Weight
Ernie Bob Courson
Cullen Telfer
Cooper James
Wacey Schalla
Jeff Bertus
Luke Mackey
Scott Wells
Mason Moody
T Parker
This field runs deep.
There are no easy bulls, and there are definitely no easy outs.
April 30 and May 1–2 in Uvalde
This is what Cactus Jack is built for—great bulls, great riders, and big moments.
The full Cactus Jack weekend kicks off Thursday, April 30 with the Top Ranch Showdown at the Uvalde County Fairplex, followed by the PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding performances on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2.
Fans can expect three straight days of action, great stock, and some of the best bull riders in the country competing in Uvalde.
