Rewind: Texas Tech's 2020 recruiting class

Rewind: Texas Tech's 2020 recruiting class reviews Matt Wells’ first full recruiting class as head coach of the Red Raiders. The 2020 group ranked 53rd nationally and ninth in the Big 12, featuring one Rivals Industry four-star prospect, wide receiver Loic Fouonji. Texas Tech’s class score was 84.45, up from the 2019 class at 83.93, and the article notes that several players later transferred before reaching the NFL. The standout was running back Tahj Brooks, a Tulsa commit turned flip to Manor, Texas; he finished with 5,105 yards from scrimmage and 47 touchdowns, and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Offensive lineman Caleb Rogers made 55 starts and became a third-round pick for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. The quarterback group included Donovan Smith, later transferring to Houston, while Ja’Lynn Polk, Myles Price, and Kobee Minor reached active NFL rosters after transfers. Biggest bust is named EDGE L.B. Moore, while strength is wide receiver, and weakness is linebacker.