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Where will David Bailey, Jacob Rodriguez and other Texas Tech football players be taken in the 2026 NFL Draft? A roundup of projections.
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Why Jacob Rodriguez – for all the right reasons – will be early-round steal of 2026 NFL draft
David Bailey may be the first Texas Tech prospect selected off the board during the 2026 NFL Draft, but it'll be Jacob Rodriguez who is the steal.
Texas Tech defensive back A.J. McCarty enters the NFL Draft also having played at Baylor, and has drawn interest from the New Orleans Saints.
Haynes King is a tough, dual-threat quarterback prospect best suited for a game manager-role. He lacks the physical tools and nuance to project as an impact passer in the NFL.
The 2025 Texas Tech football team produced some notable firsts for the program: 12 wins, a Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff appearance. This past year's Red Raiders could set another program record this week: most players drafted off one team.
Hunter’s tape shows an NFL ready player who can be disruptive in a rotation as a rookie. He has more pass rush potential than Orange and is just as strong of a run defender. NFL teams are always on the lookout for players with that skillset and he has the dominant physical traits to match.
Bucky Brooks breaks down Texas Tech edge David Bailey, who could go as high as No. 2 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys have hosted Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Cole Wisniewski on a Top 30 visit ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Green Bay Packers are hosting Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter on an official pre-draft visit on Wednesday. Hunter posted a photo inside the Packers' facility from his official Instagram account on Wednesday morning.
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