On Wednesday’s National Signing Day, the Texas Tech Red Raiders signed eight defensive linemen (7 from the high school ranks) and according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury, fans will not have to wait long to see all eight in action.
After losing four defensive linemen to graduation after the 2015 season and lacking adequate replacements on the current roster, Kingsbury and defensive coordinator David Gibbs made reinforcing the defensive line a priority with the 2016 recruiting class. Unlike most first-year players, the new Texas Tech defensive linemen will not have the luxury of developing for a year to two before being called upon to play significant snaps.