David Bailey and several Texas Tech football players are projected to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft after a historic season. The Red Raiders are expected to have a record number of players drafted this weekend.
How high will David Bailey and other Texas Tech football players be taken in the 2026 NFL Draft?
That's the question for Red Raider fans across the country. After a historic campaign that saw Texas Tech earn its first Big 12 Conference title and College Football Playoff appearance in program history, a record number of Red Raiders could come off the board this weekend.
Joining Bailey on the list of projected picks includes Jacob Rodriguez, Lee Hunger, Caleb Douglas, Reggie Virgil, Skyler Gill-Howard and plenty of others hoping to have their names called. Who will wind up in the NFL? Here's a rundown of mock drafts that sheds some light on the matter.
Mock drafts were compiled from the following outlets/prognosticators: Jordan Reid, ESPN; Dane Brugler, The Athletic; Mike Renner, CBS Sports (first 3 rounds); and Chad Reuter, NFL.com.
David Bailey's exact draft position is not specified, but he is among the top prospects from Texas Tech.
Alongside David Bailey, players like Jacob Rodriguez, Lee Hunger, Caleb Douglas, and Reggie Virgil are projected to be drafted.
Texas Tech earned its first Big 12 Conference title and made its first College Football Playoff appearance.
Mock drafts were compiled from outlets including ESPN, The Athletic, CBS Sports, and NFL.com.
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Texas Tech's David Bailey looks to the sideline during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez celebrates an interception against UCF during a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Texas Tech's Lee Hunter runs to the sideline after making a tackle against BYU during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Texas Tech's Romello Height celebrates his sack against UCF during a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Texas Tech's Behren Morton and Reggie Virgil celebrate their touchdown connection against UCF during a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Texas Tech's Caleb Douglas looks on after making a play against UCF during a Big 12 Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Below is a list of Texas Tech football players who could find their way into the draft or sign undrafted free agent deals along with their NFL Mock Draft Database composite rankings.
Cole Wisniewski: Seventh round, No. 251
Skyler Gill-Howard: UDFA, No. 277
Behren Morton: UDFA, No. 303
Davion Carter: UDFA, No. 393
Dontae Balfour: UDFA, No. 487
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: NFL mock draft: Where Texas Tech football players are projected to be picked