Texas Tech lands five-star edge rusher Anthony Sweeney

Sweeney is the second five-star commit in the Red Raiders' 2027 recruiting class.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:39pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp planes of red, black, and gold representing the Texas Tech colors and the dynamic energy of the sport.Texas Tech's latest five-star recruit, Anthony Sweeney, joins an elite 2027 class that is already making waves on the national stage.Baltimore Today

Texas Tech has landed a commitment from five-star edge rusher Anthony Sweeney of Baltimore. The 6-4, 230-pound pass rusher is the seventh commit for the Red Raiders' 2027 recruiting class and the second five-star pledge, joining five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster. Sweeney chose Texas Tech over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and other top programs.

Why it matters

Texas Tech is working to build on the momentum from last season's historic campaign, and landing elite recruits like Sweeney and Brewster is crucial to sustaining that success. The Red Raiders' 2027 class is now ranked 9th nationally, a major accomplishment this early in the cycle.

The details

Sweeney, a 6-4, 230-pound edge rusher from Baltimore, Maryland, is considered one of the top defensive prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. He held 41 total offers before committing to Texas Tech, choosing the Red Raiders over a host of other top programs including Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M, and Ohio State.

  • Sweeney committed to Texas Tech on April 13, 2026.

The players

Anthony Sweeney

A five-star edge rusher from Baltimore, Maryland who is the second five-star commit in Texas Tech's 2027 recruiting class.

Jalen Brewster

A five-star defensive lineman from Cedar Hill, Texas who was the first five-star pledge in Texas Tech's 2027 class.

Joey McGuire

The head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team.

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What’s next

Texas Tech will look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail as they aim to secure more top prospects for their 2027 class.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's ability to land elite recruits like Sweeney and Brewster is a strong sign that the Red Raiders are poised to sustain the success they achieved last season. The program is clearly making a push to become a national power in college football.