No. 5 recruit in '27 class commits to Texas Tech
Briefly

LaDamion Guyton, a five-star linebacker from Savannah, Georgia, has committed to Texas Tech, choosing them over top programs like Alabama and Florida State. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, he is the No. 2 defender in the ESPN Junior 300. His decision adds to Texas Tech's recruiting momentum, as the program has made significant investments in both transfer acquisitions and high school recruiting. They secured 21 new players through the transfer portal and have added nine commitments from the 2026 class this summer, showcasing a robust recruitment strategy under Coach Joey McGuire.
Guyton, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound recruit from Savannah, Georgia, is the No. 2 defender in the ESPN Junior 300. He picked the Red Raiders over Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
They do a very good job of making you feel like you're one of their players already when you're in the building. It's a feeling that draws you in. They have things going in the right direction and it's exciting knowing I'm going to be part of that someday.
The program invested heavily in the winter and spring transfer portal windows, ultimately securing 21 additions within ESPN's top-ranked transfer class ahead of the 2025 season.
The Red Raiders have also been active on the high school recruiting trail this summer, adding nine commitments in the 2026 class since June 1.
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