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Texas Tech Secures Top QB and OL for 2026

4/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Texas Tech is making waves in the 2026 recruiting class, landing quarterback Stephen Cannon and offensive lineman Jerald Mays. Cannon, a promising three-star talent from Savannah, Georgia, turned down 25 other offers, drawn by the coaching staff and the team's offensive vision. With these additions, Texas Tech now boasts nine commitments for 2026.

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Historical Context

Texas Tech's 2026 recruiting class is thriving, reminiscent of the 1970s when schools like Oklahoma and Nebraska dominated with strategic recruiting. Back then, top talents often turned down multiple offers for a clear vision, much like quarterback Stephen Cannon, who chose Texas Tech over 25 other programs.

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Story summary

Texas Tech is making waves in the 2026 recruiting class, landing quarterback Stephen Cannon and offensive lineman Jerald Mays. Cannon, a promising three-star talent from Savannah, Georgia, turned down 25 other offers, drawn by the coaching staff and the team's offensive vision. With these additions, Texas Tech now boasts nine commitments for 2026.

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