Shough, Storment lead group of possible draft prospects for Tech next year
A week removed from the 2021 NFL draft, Tech looks to build up more prospects for next years draft
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Over a week ago the 2021 NFL Draft ended, and we saw two Red Raiders get drafted and another two sign with teams following the end of the draft. As we all know, it’s never too early to look ahead into the future.
While we still have a little less than four months until we kick the season off against Houston, there is plenty of optimism for quite a few guys who have chance to not only shine this season but also at the next level. A few of these guys have garnered national attention, while others are guys that I can see boosting their profiles with a solid season.
The Texas Tech Defense Could Look Significantly Different in 2021
The Texas Tech defense gave up nearly identical points per game through Big 12 conference play in 2019 and 2020. That s really the only defensive stat that matters, but there s another one that s pretty striking. The Red Raiders defense gave up 365 yards per game through the air against Big 12 teams in 2019. In 2020, they erased 142 yards per game and only gave up 223 yards a contest.
That s a big jump. That s with mostly the same quarterbacks on the opposing sidelines from one year to the next.
The rush defense regressed a bit but the totals are undeniable. The Red Raiders gave up a staggering 538 yards per game in Big 12 play in 2019 and 36 points per game. In 2020, they gave
Matt Wells Confirms More Seniors Will Return for Extra Season
After Colin Schooler and Riko Jeffers surprisingly announced their return to Texas Tech in the midst of coaching turmoil last week. Since the coaching staff issues have been resolved and Coach Wells is back healthy there have been more announcements about Seniors returning to Texas Tech.
During Wells signing day press conference the head coach mentioned Travis Koontz, McLane Mannix, DaMarcus Fields, and Seth Collins as guys who would return to the program in 2021 as well.
Wells also mentioned there were several more who were weighing options and deciding whether to return or not next season. Of the remaining seniors that I think could provide a real impact next year and could still return are Eric Monroe, Zech McPhearson, Jacob Morgenstern, and Josh Burger. All starters on the 2020 team.
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