Texas Tech loses former four-star edge rusher to transfer portal
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Although Texas Tech has done an incredible job in adding valuable pieces via the transfer portal, the cost of that success means losing some guys to the portal as well. On Friday, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported that redshirt freshman edge rusher Isaiah Crawford had entered the portal.
Crawford was a former four-star recruit and part of the Red Raiders' 2023 recruiting class. But after making just one appearance in a game during his first two seasons in Lubbock, it appears that Crawford is on the hunt for a better opportunity elsewhere.
Texas Tech EDGE Isaiah Crawford has entered the transfer portal, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @cbssports/@247Sports.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 25, 2025
Was a Class of 2023 four-star recruit.https://t.co/10Sz3YwNKg pic.twitter.com/khsm0J3kkc
The good news is that the move by Crawford is likely due to the fact that Texas Tech brought in two experienced edge rushers via the portal this offseason. David Bailey and Romello Height both arrive to Lubbock with starting experience at their previous stops, and both guys figure to be in the starting rotation this fall.
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