While the majority of the Texas Tech football program’s focus this weekend was on the junior day event being held for dozens of prospects in the class of 2020, the biggest news was made by a high school freshman. Lubbock Cooper defensive star Kobe McKinzie has already given his verbal commitment to Matt Wells and the Red Raider coaching staff despite still having three more years of high school football ahead of him. The standout linebacker was a participant in this weekend’s recruiting event where he gave his pledge to his hometown school.
While it might seem a bit preposterous for Tech (or any program) to be recruiting 14 and 15-year-old kids, McKinzie could potentially be a once-in-a-generation talent making it wise for Tech to build a relationship with him early.