Texas Tech lineman Holton Hendrix out for 2027 season due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Holton Hendrix, a promising sophomore offensive lineman for Texas Tech, will miss the entire 2027 season due to a torn ACL. The injury occurred during spring practice, impacting his competition for a position on the two-deep roster. Hendrix played in three games last season and received positive evaluations for his performance. With his absence, redshirt freshman Elias Gillen is expected to step up behind starter Jordan Church as the team prepares for preseason workouts beginning August 5.
- •Holton Hendrix suffers a torn ACL, sidelining him for 2027.
- •Hendrix competed for the top backup right guard position.
- •He played three games last season without allowing pressure.
- •Redshirt freshman Elias Gillen is next in line on the depth chart.
- •Texas Tech's preseason workouts start on August 5.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Young Texas Tech football lineman Holton Hendrix to miss 2027 season
"Lubbock-Cooper grad Holton Hendrix suffered a season-ending knee injury in April. He'd been competing for a spot in the Texas Tech football two-deep.
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