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Texas Tech building momentum with elite 2028 offensive tackle

Texas Tech just dropped a scholarship offer on Antijuan Wilkes Jr., the top-ranked offensive lineman in the entire 2028 high school class.
This early pursuit highlights Joey McGuire's staff means serious business about building a consistent winner, not just a team that makes bowl games. It demonstrates Tech wants to compete head-to-head with national powerhouses for top-tier talent, bringing them to the Caprock. Such an offer for a player so young indicates a strategic vision for sustained success, aiming for national prominence.
For regular fans across Lubbock, this means more than just a name on a list; it means tangible hope for a truly dominant offensive line and a more competitive future for games on University Avenue. It raises the bar for what we can expect from Red Raider football for years to come. This kind of high-profile chase creates buzz, even for a class still five years from signing day.
Most high schoolers in the 2028 class haven't even taken their SATs, yet Tech is already making national waves for their future.
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