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Texas Tech gains commitment from defensive lineman Khyren Haywood

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:39 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Texas Tech gains commitment from defensive lineman Khyren Haywood

Summary

On June 1, Texas Tech secured a commitment from defensive lineman Khyren Haywood, enhancing their 2027 recruiting class already ranked No. 2 nationally. Haywood, from Denton Guyer in Texas, chose the Red Raiders over schools like Northwestern and Kansas State. He expressed excitement about Texas Tech's defensive style and the strong connections he forged with the coaching staff during visits. The program's recent success and promise for his role were crucial in his decision.

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Key Details

•Khyren Haywood committed to Texas Tech on June 1.
•He is a product of Denton Guyer in Texas.
•Texas Tech's 2027 class is currently ranked No. 2 nationally.
•Haywood was pursued by Northwestern and Kansas State.
•He values the team's defensive scheme and coaching staff relationships.

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11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech adds a commitment from touted DL Khyren Haywood: ‘They can put me in positions that I wanna be’

What they're saying

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Texas Tech continues to stack talent in this 2027 class. The Red Raiders bolstered their No. 2-ranked recruiting class with a commitment from touted in-state defensive lineman Khyren Haywood on Monday. The defending Big 12 champions edged past Northwestern, Kansas State, Arizona, and others for one of the best DL inside the Lone Star State. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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