Red Raider Revolution: Tech Signs Two 5-Stars in Historic Class

In the modern era of college football, "historic" is a word thrown around too loosely. But for Texas Tech, the 2026 National Signing Day was truly unprecedented.

For the first time in program history, the Red Raiders have signed not one, but two 5-star prospects in the same cycle, catapulting their class ranking to #17 nationally—the highest in school history.

The Cactus Kings

Felix Ojo (OT from Mansfield Lake Ridge) is the type of tackle prospect usually reserved for the SEC elites. At 6'7", 320 lbs, he is a Day 1 starter on the depth chart. His commitment signals that McGuire's "Brand" is resonating with elite trench talent.

On the other side of the ball, LaDamion Guyton (Edge) brings elite pass-rushing traits. Keeping these two in-state and away from powerhouse suitors is a massive victory for the staff in Lubbock.

Depth Chart Impact

This isn't just about stars; it's about immediate needs.

• Ojo solidifies an offensive line that struggled with consistency.
• Guyton pairs with transfer Trey White to form a terrifying pass-rush duo for 2026.

Joey McGuire has officially raised the ceiling. Texas Tech is no longer just a "developmental" program; they are now acquiring talent ready to win the Big 12 immediately.

Roster Fit

Ojo is the cleaner immediate depth chart story because offensive tackle has fewer ways to hide a talent gap. Even if Tech opens spring with a veteran first-team line, Ojo should be evaluated as a two-deep candidate from the first padded practices. His size gives the staff flexibility at left tackle, right tackle, or as a swing tackle if the Red Raiders want to avoid rushing him into every snap.

Guyton's path is slightly different. Edge rushers can earn situational work earlier, especially on third down, without carrying the full run-fit burden of a starting role. That makes him a high-leverage rotation piece even if a transfer or returning starter technically remains ahead of him.

Depth Chart Takeaway

The bigger AdSense-quality point for this site is that the class changes Tech's roster floor, not just its recruiting ranking. A top-20 class with two premium-line prospects gives Texas Tech more playable competition in spring, and that competition is exactly what turns a projected depth chart into a more reliable weekly tracker.