#5
Matt Ludwig
Returning to Texas Tech for 2026
Billings, Mont. → Billings West
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Joey McGuire
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas Tech
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Texas Tech
Returning around him
- 53% 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
Background
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Billings West High School in his hometown of Billings, Montana … two-way star that ranked as the top athlete in the state of Montana and one of the best recruits in the country … starred as a tight end and defensive end for Billings West, one of the top high school programs i...
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