Texas Tech secures second top recruit with EDGE LaDamion Guyton's signing
Texas Tech Red Raiders Secure Top-Ranked Recruit LaDamion Guyton
Texas Tech University's football programme is making waves in college recruiting, with the latest addition being five-star edge rusher LaDamion Guyton. The Georgia native announced his commitment to the Red Raiders on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the team.
Guyton, standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 225 pounds, is the No. 2 overall prospect in the class of 2027. His commitment to Texas Tech could see the team secure two five-star recruits this summer, joining Felix Ojo, an offensive tackle who previously committed to Texas Tech in early July.
Guyton's impressive high school career saw him rack up 134 tackles and 33 tackles for loss over his first two years at Benedictine Military School in Savannah, including 16.5 sacks.
According to The On3 and Athletic, Guyton could receive a three-year deal worth up to $3.5 million. His decision to opt for Texas Tech over Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee is a testament to the Red Raiders' growing reputation as a competitive force in college football.
Texas Tech's aggressive recruitment strategy is part of a broader effort to reshape its football identity and competitiveness. The programme has been experiencing a run of landmark commitments, including landing a five-star recruit out of high school for the first time in 2024.
The Red Raiders, along with other Big 12 programs like Baylor and TCU, are making strong inroads into in-state recruiting battles, securing top recruits who once preferred Texas or Texas A&M. The programme has also invested heavily in the transfer portal, outspending many other programs to acquire high-level talent and rapidly improve its roster.
By nabbing back-to-back five-star recruits within a short span and securing commitments from players directly from football-rich states like Georgia and Texas, Texas Tech is asserting itself as a major player in the recruiting landscape. This includes stealing high-profile players from under in-state rivals like Texas.
The recruiting surge is part of a broader effort to reshape Texas Tech’s football identity and competitiveness, aiming not just to participate but to contend at top levels in college football, including potential CFP (College Football Playoff) appearances.
With the addition of LaDamion Guyton, Texas Tech is redefining itself through aggressive, high-profile recruiting strategies focused on landing elite talent from both in-state and nationally recognized pools, signalling its rise as a growing powerhouse in college football.
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- Texas Tech's football programme, aiming for top levels in college football, has secured a significant milestone with LaDamion Guyton's commitment, a five-star edge rusher who excels in American football.
- Guyton's decision to join Texas Tech over other renowned programs like Georgia and Tennessee reflects the growing reputation of the Red Raiders in both college football and American-style sports, such as NCAA Football.
