There’s no question that the Texas Tech football program needs to improve its pass rush. This season’s additions won’t help in that regard, but the coaching staff needs to improve its recruiting efforts to avoid another year like 2024, when Tech recorded just six sacks in seven total games. In that position.
That’s why it was great news to learn that one of Texas’ most highly rated edge rushers, Chad Woodfork, was in Lubbock this past weekend for an official visit with the Red Raiders. He posted photos of the visit on Instagram, giving Red Raider fans hope that Tech will lure him away from TCU, where he has been studying hard since May.
Woodfork is a four-star recruit, according to 247Sports.com. The Humble, Texas, native is a 6-foot-4, 220-pound prospect ranked No. 72 overall in the nation and No. 16 in the state of Texas in the 2025 class, according to the 247Sports.com composite rankings. .
In addition to Tech and TCU, programs include Florida State University, Georgia State University, Baylor University, Arkansas State University, Kansas State University, LSU, Miami, Michigan State, Nebraska State, Ole Miss, Texas State, University of Southern California, and many others. I have received an offer from.
The Red Raiders have been hit by injuries at the edge rusher position this year. In fall camp, Tech lost Dylan Spencer and Joseph Adire, who were expected to be starters for the season.
And players like Harvey Dyson, Isaac Smith and Amiah Washington have all missed games this fall. As a result, it has become nearly impossible for the Red Raiders to mount a pass rush.
In fact, Tech was so desperate for a pass rush against Baylor on Saturday that tight end John Carrolls-Miller was used as an edge rusher on several defensive snaps. It’s a sign that teams are looking for players on their roster who can take a shot at opposing quarterbacks.
The Red Raiders need to start winning recruiting battles like this one, especially against their in-state conference rivals. That’s the best way to solve this program’s pass rush issues, but Tech will likely look to add immediate help in the transfer portal this offseason as well.
Still, keep an eye on Woodfork and his recruiting efforts. He’s in TCU’s camp for now, but he’s obviously still exploring his options, which is good news for the Red Raiders as they look to fix one of their program’s biggest weaknesses.
