Gilbert Ibeneme, one of the top defensive ends in Texas, announced via Twitter Tuesday his intentions to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Pearland, Texas native is rated a 4-star prospect and the No. 23 strong side defensive end in the nation. A top 50 overall player in the state, he selected Texas Tech over offers from Arkansas, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Houston, Indiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, TCU and Virginia.
The 6-foot-3, 255-pound prospect is coming off a severe knee injury that cost him the entire 2017 season. But that has not stopped his stock from rising among colleges looking for the next elite pass rusher.