David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez were named co-winners of the Pete Cawthon Memorial team MVP award for Texas Tech football. The awards were presented during the spring game at Jones AT&T Stadium on April 17.
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David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez won the Pete Cawthon Memorial team MVP award
Awards presented at halftime of the spring game
Lee Hunter received the Donny Anderson Sportsmanship Award
Terrance Carter Jr. won the Clint Ramsey Academic Effort Award
Both Bailey and Rodriguez were unanimous all-America honorees last season
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Texas Tech's Donte Lee scores a touchdown after a catch during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Tristian Gentry completes a catch and runs against S'Vioarean Martin during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Jalen Jones scores a touchdown during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Donte Lee tries to catch a pass against defender Davin Martin during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Peyton Morgan reacts to getting an interception during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Brendan Sorsby looks to throw during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Jason Llewellyn tries to complete a catch against defender Marcus Ramon-Edwards during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Jett Carpenter runs after a catch during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Micah Hudson prepares to catch a touchdown during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Micah Hudson prepares to catch a touchdown during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Texas Tech's Donte Lee scores a touchdown after a catch during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Tristian Gentry completes a catch and runs against S'Vioarean Martin during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Jalen Jones scores a touchdown during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Donte Lee tries to catch a pass against defender Davin Martin during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Peyton Morgan reacts to getting an interception during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Brendan Sorsby looks to throw during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Jason Llewellyn tries to complete a catch against defender Marcus Ramon-Edwards during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Jett Carpenter runs after a catch during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard won the E.J. Holub Double Tough Award, and quarterback Behren Morton won the Dell Morgan Memorial Courage Award. Gill-Howard suffered a season-ending lower-leg injury in the sixth game last year. Morton battled a variety of significant injuries over the course of his five-year career. He still made 36 starts and threw for 8,989 yards and 71 touchdowns.
Linebacker Ben Roberts was recipient of the Dare to Be Great Award, which recognizes dedication to the strength and conditioning program.
"I love the weight room," Roberts said after the game. "I love the strength staff. Those are some of the closest people on the team to me, just because they're with me day in, day out, so I enjoy going in there. I enjoy pushing myself. It's just another opportunity to compete."
Four players shared the JT King Award for most improved player: Running back Cameron Dickey and center Sheridan Wilson on offense and linebacker John Curry and safety Brenden Jordan on defense. The JT King Award traditionally was presented to the most improved player in spring practice, but Tech coach Joey McGuire broadened it to take the season into account.
Jacob Rodriguez walks the field before the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Jacob Rodriguez walks the field before the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
The awards named for Morgan, Cawthon and Anderson originated in 1961, 1962 and 1969. The award named for King dates to 1978, the Dare To Be Great Award to 1981 and the E.J. Holub Double Tough Award to 1983. The Clint Ramsey Academic Effort Award was added in 1987.
The award presentations went dormant in 2009 with former coach Mike Leach's dismissal. Tech coach Joey McGuire reinstated the traditional honors after the 2022 season in the spring of 2023.
