With only 53 days left to go before the Matt Wells era of Texas Tech Red Raider football begins against Montana State Bobcats, its time for us to discuss both players who will wear number 53 this season, junior defensive lineman Eli Howard and freshman offensive lineman Trevor Roberson.
Eli Howard is a 6-4, 270 pound defensive end from Central High School in San Angelo, Texas, originally signed with North Texas in the 2015 season before transferring to Texas Tech and sitting out his first season on campus in 2016. While in high school, Eli was regarded as one of the best lineman in all of west Texas, totaling 61 tackles his senior season, with 11 going for a loss, six sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception.