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Texas Tech Football Lands 4-Star Defensive End

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.