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Texas Tech lands three-star tight end Zayden Smith

Does Zayden Smith's commitment keep Texas Tech's 2027 class in the national top five?

Smith is a key addition as Texas Tech looks to rebuild after heavy NFL Draft losses.

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The coverage 10

  1. No. 1 recruit Brewster: Texas Tech 'the best place for me'theScore · Aug 26
  2. Top recruit in nation reaffirms Texas Tech commitment despite LSU's pushWreck'Em Red · Aug 26
  3. Five-Star DL Jalen Brewster Sticking With Texas Tech Over LSU TigersYahoo Sports · Aug 26
  4. No. 1 Overall Recruit Jalen Brewster Makes Decision on Recruitment After Texas Tech CommitmentBleacher Report · Aug 26
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  1. Texas Tech football news: 5-star DL Jalen Brewster ends recruitment, talks picking Red RaidersYahoo Sports · Aug 26
  2. No. 1 recruit Brewster reaffirms commitment to Texas TechESPN · Aug 26
  3. Jalen Brewster, the nation's top recruit, locks in commitment to Texas Tech despite heavy pursuitOn3 · Aug 26
  4. Jalen Brewster Decision Looms + LSU Awards No. 7 & No. 18lockedonpodcasts.com · Aug 26
  5. Texas Tech lands 2028 Five-Star No.3 Tackle Prospect Austin AttalahYahoo Sports · Aug 25
  6. Texas Tech football beats out blue bloods for elite 2028 offensive tacklewreckemred.com · Aug 25

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