A way-too-early look at Texas Tech football's 2027 NFL draft prospects

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TL;DR

Texas Tech football could have several senior players entering the 2027 NFL Draft after a record-setting 2022 season. The team retained many players and added 21 from the transfer portal, enhancing their draft prospects.

Key points

Texas Tech set a record with 12 wins last season
Nine players were selected in the NFL draft
The team retained many players and added 21 from the transfer portal
An age-based eligibility limit of five years is being considered by the NCAA
The focus is on current seniors for the 2027 NFL Draft

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Last year's Texas Tech football team set a program single-season record with 12 wins, and months later set another with nine players selected in one NFL draft. That aside, Tech did a stellar job of player retention, added 21 players from the transfer portal, and could send another sizable number into the league when the 2027 draft unfolds in Washington, D.C.

Here's an early gauge of the Red Raiders with the best chances. A couple of things to know: This list consists of seniors only, though Tech has some younger players who'd no doubt be draft prospects should they declare early.

Also, the NCAA is considering putting an age-based hard limit of five years on player eligibility, potentially in time for the 2026-27 school year. In that case, the current crop of fourth-year seniors might have a fifth year coming their way.

For now, though, we'll keep it simple: An early look at current seniors with the best draft prospects.

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