Joey McGuire and the Red Raiders are off to one of the fastest starts in program history on the recruiting trail for the 2027 class. They need to be if they maintain making regular appearances at the top of the polls.
Texas Tech debuted at number 12 in the coaches poll on Tuesday. As fall camp progresses through its opening week, Texas Tech’s class sits among the top 10 nationally and No. 1 in the Big 12. Where does everything stand with just under four months until the early signing period?
Headlined by No. 1 overall prospect
The class is anchored by Cedar Hill five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, the nation’s top-ranked overall prospect in the 2027 cycle. Brewster’s commitment last fall was a landmark win for the program. It was made possible in part by his prior relationship with McGuire, who once coached him in high school.
Joining him up front is five-star edge rusher Anthony Sweeney out of St. Frances Academy in Baltimore. Sweeney, a top 20 player nationally, gives Tech a pair of blue-chip building blocks on the defensive line. This comes on the heels of Texas Tech landing LaDamion Guyton last year, who is already getting some buzz in fall camp.
Building around Texas talent
True to McGuire’s recruiting philosophy, the Red Raiders continue to lean heavily on in-state prospects.
Roughly two-thirds of current commits hail from Texas high schools. Four-star linebacker Jhadyn Nelson (Houston Langham Creek), four-star wide receiver Benny Easter Jr. (Humble Summer Creek), and DeSoto running back standout SaRod Baker headline a deep in-state haul. Palestine Westwood quarterback Kavian Bryant, a record-setting passer, gives Tech a potential signal-caller of the future as well.
A class built at every position
Texas Tech already has major commitments stacked at defensive line, linebacker, running back, wide receiver, and quarterback. It reflects how Tech’s staff is assembling a class with blue-chip talent across the board rather than focusing on one or two position groups.
As of August 7th, 247 has Texas Tech’s class ranked eighth in the entire country. The next closest class in the Big 12 belongs to Kansas State, whose class ranks 29th nationally.
What’s next?
With the early signing period serving as the de facto signing day for most recruits, General Manager James Blanchard and his staff still have plenty of work to do. Red Raider fans can continue to expect movement, commitments, decommitments, and new offers as Tech’s staff works to hold its class together.
A top-five national class is possible with how this class currently sets up. For the latest updates on Red Raider recruiting, keep checking back throughout the season.
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