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Texas Tech offers 2028 DL Malakai Leilua who holds Lubbock ties

Texas Tech coaches extended an offer Monday to 2028 defensive lineman Malakai Leilua from Saratoga Springs, Utah, a player with deep Lubbock ties. This offer from the Red Raiders marks another step in Leilua's growing recruitment journey.
This offer from the Red Raiders marks another step in Leilua's growing recruitment journey. He plays at Westlake High School. The young athlete has already garnered attention from numerous Division I programs, with offers from Utah, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Boise State prior to Tech's.
For folks across the South Plains, Leilua's connection to Lubbock makes his recruitment particularly interesting. His roots here mean his progress will likely be followed closely by local fans. He is a young talent with a promising future.
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