After signing Khyren Haywood, a recruit from 2027, Joey McGuire and the Texas Tech Red Raiders gained a talented player for their defensive line.
Haywood declared his allegiance to the Red Raiders on Monday, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. He picked the Red Raiders over the Kansas State Wildcats, Arizona Wildcats, and Colorado Buffaloes, having grown up in Denton, Texas.
“Like a buried current, your ambition is flowing. It will lead you to your goal. Fawcett was told by Haywood to “let it! “
With an 86 rating on 247Sports, Haywood shines as a three-star defender. He is ranked 143rd among players from the state of Texas and 126th among players at his position. With a composite score of 0. 8820, he ranks 70th, 83rd, and 587th nationally in those categories.
What’s next for Texas Tech after signing Khyren Haywood?
For the Texas Tech Red Raiders, landing Khyren Haywood, who is seen as a crucial lineman for the team’s future defense, is a huge win.
Haywood recorded 61 tackles, 24. 5 TFL, 11. 5 sacks, and one interception in 14 games during his junior season in 2025. He had 67 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in his breakout season in 2024.
According to 247Sports, Haywood’s pledge elevates Texas Tech’s 2027 recruiting class to No. 23 nationally and first in the Big 12. To form one of the most elite defensive line classes in the nation for the 2027 recruiting cycle, he joins five-star Jalen Brewster, four-star Anthony Sweeney, four-star K’Adrian Redmond, and three-star Brody Pfannenstiel as the fifth defensive lineman on Texas Tech’s commit list.
As Joey McGuire gets ready for Year 5 with the Red Raiders, he is looking forward to showcasing his abilities in the class of 2027. He has an incredible record of 35-18 in total, and he is 24-12 against opponents from the Big 12.
His greatest year with the program was last season. He led them to a 12-2 record and a Big 12 Championship. They earned a bye to the quarterfinals after placing fourth in the College Football Playoff. But they were eliminated early after losing 23-0 to the Oregon Ducks without scoring.
