Joey McGuire on Texas Tech's Will Hammond, Quinten Joyner - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Coach McGuire recently discussed the early progress of these two promising newcomers. The Red Raiders are kicking off preparations for the fall season. Hammond, a highly-touted signal-caller from Robinson, and Joyner, a dynamic back out of Manor, represent significant talent injections for the offense. Lubbock always keeps a close watch on Tech football. Early insights from the head coach often hint at which new recruits are making significant strides, getting fans talking from Broadway to Loop 289, especially as position battles begin to heat up on the practice fields near Jones AT&T Stadium.

For Red Raider faithful, McGuire's comments highlight key players to follow closely through camp and into the season, providing an early preview of how the depth chart might shake out at key positions. This early recognition builds excitement for upcoming games. A tangible topic for debate now awaits fans at local spots like Chimy's or The Lantern.

Only a handful of true freshmen typically make significant contributions in their first year of Big 12 play, making McGuire's specific focus on these two particularly noteworthy this early in camp.