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Julio Gonzales, Jr.

Julio Gonzales, Jr.

Joined: Sep 24, 2025

Julio Gonzales Jr. is from Lubbock, Texas, and graduated from Lubbock Christian University. He is a writer for Texas Tech On SI. He has previously written for Mike Farrell Sports and Rivals. There, he covered recruiting for JUCO Football, UTSA, Texas Tech, and SMU. He continues to cover recruiting on his Sports Madness page on Substack. You can reach him at:jrgonzales213@gmail.com.

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Recruiting

Texas Tech went outside of the Lone Star State for one of their latest recruiting targets when they offered Marrero (LA) Archbishop Shaw High School defensive back Rontrae Carter.

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The Texas Tech Red Raiders Masked Rider watches the big screen in the second half during the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Recruiting

Jordan Agbanoma, a 2027 four-star interior offensive lineman from Loganville (Grayson High School), Georgia, received his latest offer from Texas Tech on October 23.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders helmets during the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Recruiting

Kaden McCarty has named Texas Tech as one of his top five schools. The four-star recruit will announce his commitment on December 8.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet on the field before the game against the Baylor Bears at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
Recruiting

2027 Red Oak, Texas, four-star cornerback Dhillon McGee named his top ten schools of Texas Tech, SMU, Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma, Kansas, LSU, Kansas State, Arizona State, and Penn State on October 10.

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