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D'Anthis Upshaw Jr.
Returning to Texas Tech for 2026
R-Jr. · Irving, Texas → Irving
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D'Anthis Upshaw Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas Tech
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Texas Tech
Returning around him
- 59% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 9 Texas Tech players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (22 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas Tech · Last season: 12-2 (AP #4) · Talent rank #29 · 2026 recruiting class #18
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #5234
Peaked at #5234 this season.
Background
2025 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN) Tabbed one of Texas Tech’s top players from a player-development standpoint at the end of the season … won the backup position at left tackle out of preseason camp and stayed in that spot all season … switched to an eligible number on occasion during the season to...