Texas Tech football adds 4-star cornerback Joshua Banks to 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Texas Tech football has secured a commitment from four-star cornerback Joshua Banks from Humble Atascocita for its 2027 recruiting class. Banks is ranked as the No. 28 cornerback nationally and chose Texas Tech over Arkansas and Colorado State. He made a significant impact during the 2025 season, accumulating 576 return yards, scoring two touchdowns on punt returns, and registering one interception. Additionally, he caught eight passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. Earlier this week, Texas Tech also received a commitment from kicker Luc Normand for the 2028 class.
- •Joshua Banks is rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports.
- •He is 6 feet tall and weighs 170 pounds.
- •Banks began playing varsity as a freshman in 2023.
- •Texas Tech also gained a commitment from kicker Luc Normand for 2028.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football adds 4-star cornerback to 2027 recruiting class
"The Texas Tech football team added four-star cornerback Joshua Banks out of Humble Atascocita to its 2027 recruiting class.
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