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Jack Esparza
Returning to Texas Tech for 2026
R-Jr. · Austin, Texas → St. Michael's Catholic
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Jack Esparza
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas Tech
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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 #1807
Peaked at #1807 this season.
Background
2025 SEASON (JUNIOR) Made his collegiate debut late in the season, appearing in three games total, including the Edward Jones Big 12 Championship versus BYU (12/6) … debut came in the home finale against UCF (11/15), seeing time on both kickoff coverage and as a tight end … later saw time in the...