The Red Raiders are working to replace three offensive tackles who started games in 2024. Caleb Rogers has exhausted his eligibility while Ty Buchanan and Dalton Merryman are entering the portal.
The coaching staff made their first move toward rebuilding the starting offensive line today by adding Illinois State offensive tackle Hunter Zambrano. It was first reported by Max Olsen.
Illinois State transfer OT Hunter Zambrano has committed to Texas Tech, his agents @gcsportsmgmt told ESPN. Red Raiders land one of the top OTs on the market. Zambrano is No. 24 in our best available ranks: https://t.co/YBmvb6XQvdpic.twitter.com/8EPvxnafF8
— Max Olson (@max_olson) December 11, 2024
Zambrano has one year of eligibilty after starting three seasons at the FCS level getting All-American honors in his junior season. Two games into his 2024 campaign he cut his season short with a hip injury. According to ESPN Zambrano is a top 25 recruit in the portal and one of the most sought after transfers this offseason…