Texas Tech rises in On3 recruiting rankings after recent commitments

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Texas Tech has received some good news on the recruiting trail as of late. Over the last week, the Red Raiders added a pair of commitments from prospects in the Lone Star state, providing another boost to a class that now has 15 commitments.
It started on Monday when three-star WR Imari Jehiel announced his commitment, becoming the first wide receiver in Texas Tech's 2026 class. The 6-0, 185-pound wideout held 22 offers from programs like Houston, TCU, and Kansas State.
Committed 💯@TexasTechFB @JoeyMcGuireTTU @drobalwayzopen @CoachFleen @MccollomX @CoachHelzer @samspiegs @MikeRoach247 @On3sports @On3Recruits pic.twitter.com/VjWWFNboD4
— Imari “TAZ” jehiel (@Cantguardmari_) June 16, 2025
On Thursday, Texas Tech landed its top commitment of the class so far when S'Vioarean Martin chose the Red Raiders over Kansas State. According to On3, the 4-star prospect is rated as the No. 35 cornerback in the nation.
BREAKING: 4⭐️ CB S’Vioarean Martin (@SVioareanMartin) has Committed to Texas Tech!
— Parker Titus (@ptgraphics0) June 19, 2025
The 6’2 185 CB from Palestine, TX chose the Red Raiders over K-State, Oklahoma State, and Houston.
“Best Corner in ‘26 OTW!” pic.twitter.com/LrKh1Chk0L
The additions of Jehiel and Martin moved the Red Raiders' 2026 recruiting class to No. 34 in the nation and No. 3 in the Big 12 conference. Here's the latest look at the Big 12 recruiting rankings for the 2026 class, according to On3:
- Arizona State
- Kansas
- Texas Tech
- TCU
- BYU
- Houston
- Oklahoma State
- Iowa State
- UCF
- Baylor
- Kansas State
- West Virginia
- Cincinnati
- Arizona
- Utah
- Colorado
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