When the calendar turned to June 15th, it meant college football coaches could directly message, text, DM and call rising juniors in the 2026 class.

Who did the Texas Tech coaches prioritize? Here are some of the prospects who heard from the Red Raiders on day 1.

We asked each recruit a simple question: "Which coaches reached out and what does it mean to you to be officially recruited by Tech?"

"It means a lot. Now we have more chances of building relationships"

"I’m very excited to be in contact with, and receive communication from Texas Tech football. Josh Cochran (TE coach) is who I’ve been speaking with and am excited to get to know him and all of the staff more. It means a lot, especially seeing the talent that they currently have on their TE roster. I also have a cousin (Mia Wesley) that just transferred to Texas Tech to play volleyball so excited to get out there to a game."

"Coach Nance and coach Blanchard reached out and it means a lot to me and brings a lot of joy"

"Coach Nance, Coach Blanchard, Coach Clay McGuire, Coach Kittley. It means a lot and shows that my hard work is starting to pay off!"

"Coach Nance and Coach Blanchard reached out to me so far. It is an honor to be recruited by Tech!"

"Blanchard, McGuire, Nance, Kittley, Juice. Feels great hometown school one of the first to communicate after the no contact period!"

"Every coach on the offensive staff has reached out to me and it feels great to be officially recruited by them"

“Coach Book and Blanchard. It means a lot they’re a great program and have a great culture“

"It means a lot it opens a lot of doors for me and I’m blessed to be officially recruited by Tech. And coach Blanchard contacted me"

"Yessir from a lot of different coaches. Just introducing themselves and chopping it up"

"Yes sir, Dave Martin. It means a lot to me I’ve been working my whole life to get recruited and it’s coming true. Making dreams to reality."

"Yes, Coach Cochran, Coach McGuire, Coach Nance, Coach Kittley, Coach Blanchard. It’s awesome. Looking forward to building a relationship with them."

"Coach Cochran from Texas Tech reached out. It feels unreal still."

"Yes sir I’ve heard from their head coach, offensive coordinator, their player personnel and assistant coaches and the OL coach

It means a lot and the fact that so many of the coaching staff contacted me and want me out there I really can't wait to see their facilities"

"Yes I heard from Coach Nance earlier this morning. It means a lot because them reaching out shows that they really do want to build that relationship they talked about"

"Yes I have I heard from Coach Martin, Coach Nance and Coach Blanchard. It means everything been waiting since a kid to officially start being recruited by these top colleges"

"Yes sir, I’ve heard from almost the entire offensive coaching staff. It means a lot to know that a coaching staff can appreciate a young athletes film and care about a young player like me."

"Yes sir, Coach Perry this morning. It means a lot that they still are recruiting me. It’s been two years since I got my offer from them."

"I’ve heard a lot from Texas Tech. Coach Cochran and Coach Clay McGuire and it means a lot to be recruited by Tech especially how long they’ve been doing it for too."

"Yeah, coach Ryan Conry. It feels great to be on the radar."

"Yes sir. Multiple coaches from Tech have texted me. Coach Kittley, Coach McGuire, and Coach Nance. Very grateful to be offered and recruited by Tech. Look forward to getting back there this season."

"I have been in contact with several of the Texas Tech coaches today. Coach Vasey and coach Blanchard. It was great hearing from them. I haven't really heard much since the offer. It's good to know they are still interested."

"So far I’ve only heard from Coach McGuire. Growing up my dream was to play D1 football so the fact that Texas Tech is recruiting me really means a lot."

"Yes sir a lot of Texas Tech staff reach out. Ryan Conry, James Blanchard, Nance. To me this means they’re interested in getting to know me as person and as an athlete and building a relationship with my family."

"Yes sir!!!! Every coach I think. Lol. Blessed frfr. This entire opportunity is a blessing"

"Yup, I’ve heard from Coach Kittley. I appreciate it because it shows my hard work is paying off. I’m heading down there now for camp tomorrow. Excited to get to work with the new OLine coach for the first time."

"Yes, been having great conversations with them! Love hearing from them, already have a great relationship"

"Yes coach McGuire reached out. It’s great I can really build a good relationship"

"I’ve been in communication with Coach Bryant today. It feels good to get a message from the coach who offered me."

"Yes sir — it was great to hear from the head man! It’s special to be honest! I’ve been out to Tech a few times and enjoyed it every time! Coach McGuire runs a great program and the new addition to the facilities look amazing!"

"coach Nance and coach Juice - I’m blessed and excited to build this relationship with the community and coaching staff."

"Yessir I have, it means a lot."

"Yes sir."

"Yessir. Coach Cochran, Nance, Blanchard, Kimble, Kittley, McGuire. It’s means a lot I’m very thankful and blessed to be in this position"

"Yes sir I have. Coach Cochran and Coach Blanchard, to me being recruited by Texas Tech means that I know I have great opportunities ahead of me"