Texas Tech Red Raiders
Projected Depth Chart & Roster Analysis
Verified 2026 snapshot
Texas Tech Red Raiders Depth Chart Summary
This summary is generated only after each listed player matches the current official athletics roster and at least one independent roster or depth-chart source. The order remains a preseason editorial projection, not an official game-week release.
Roster Stability Dashboard
This tool scores roster clarity from the current local depth chart. It weighs first-string listings, active depth, availability notes, transfer/newcomer signals, and class experience. It is an editorial model, not an official team ranking.
- Players
- 67
- First String
- 24
- Watch Notes
- 0
Position Groups To Monitor
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
No major roster clarity flags are present in the current local depth chart.
Upper-class experience gives this group a clearer baseline.
Depth Chart Methodology
This chart is maintained as an editorial projection, using official roster releases, public game participation, coaching comments, injury notes, transfer activity, and recent team reporting.
Roster Snapshot
- Tracked
- 66
- Starters
- 24
- Notes
- 24
Verification
Last update on July 25, 2026. Full roster review: July 25, 2026.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Roster Context
Texas Tech Red Raiders is tracked as a Big 12 program with 66 active roster entries across offense, defense, and special teams. The current page follows a 12-2 overall and 8-1 in conference play in the previous season profile and separates projected first-string players from rotation players so readers can see where the most stable positions are and where competition remains open.
The chart currently covers 5 offensive groups, 4 defensive groups, and 2 special teams groups. Key projected starters include Micah Hudson, Kenny Johnson, Coy Eakin, Howard Sampson, Hunter Zambrano, Sheridan Wilson, but the backup order is just as important for injury coverage, transfer movement, and weekly matchup planning.
Offense
Wide Receiver (WR)
Coy Eakin
StarterKenny Johnson
StarterMicah Hudson
StarterDonte Lee Jr.
2ndJalen Jones
2ndMalcolm Simmons
2ndBryson Jones
3rdLeyton Stone
3rdTristian Gentry
3rdOffensive Line (OL)
Howard Sampson
StarterHunter Zambrano
StarterJacob Ponton
StarterJordan Church
StarterSheridan Wilson
StarterCash Cleveland
2ndD'Anthis Upshaw Jr.
2ndEllis Davis
2ndFelix Ojo
2ndHolton Hendrix
2ndBryce Gilmore
3rdConnor Carty
3rdDaniel Sill
3rdElias Gillen
3rdPatrick McMath
3rdTight End (TE)
Quarterback (QB)
Defense
Defensive Line (DL)
Adam Trick
StarterBryce Butler
StarterMateen Ibirogba
StarterTrey White
StarterA.J. Holmes Jr.
2ndAnsel Nedore
2ndJamond Mathis
2ndJulien Laventure
2ndCharles Anderson Jr.
3rdJojo Johnson
3rdKeyshawn Williams
3rdLinebacker (LB)
Austin Romaine
StarterBen Roberts
StarterJohn Curry
StarterBrock Golwas
2ndCorey Platt Jr.
2ndMarcus Ramon-Edwards
2ndAdam Hill
3rdMiquel Dingle Jr.
3rdWesley Smith
3rdCornerback (CB)
Amier Boyd
StarterBrice Pollock
StarterAshton Hampton
2ndDavin Martin
2ndTarrion Grant
3rdSpecial Teams
Punter (P)
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