Texas Tech Lands 5-Star Edge Recruit from Baltimore

Anthony Sweeney's commitment boosts Red Raiders' top-ranked 2027 recruiting class

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:34am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a football player in motion, with their body broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the colors of the Texas Tech Red Raiders.Texas Tech's recruiting momentum continues with the commitment of a top-tier edge rusher from outside the program's traditional footprint.Baltimore Today

Texas Tech football has landed a major recruiting victory, securing a commitment from 5-star edge rusher Anthony Sweeney out of Baltimore, Maryland. Sweeney is the seventh recruit to join the Red Raiders' 2027 class, which is currently ranked 9th nationally and 1st in the Big 12 according to 247Sports. This continues the recruiting momentum for head coach Joey McGuire, who led Texas Tech to a historic 12-win season and College Football Playoff berth in 2025.

Why it matters

Securing a 5-star recruit like Sweeney from outside the state of Texas is a major coup for the Red Raiders, who have typically struggled to land top national prospects. This commitment signals that Texas Tech is becoming a more prominent national brand under McGuire's leadership and can compete with blue-blood programs for elite talent.

The details

Anthony Sweeney is a 6'5", 240-pound edge rusher from Baltimore, Maryland. He is considered one of the top defensive prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, with a 5-star rating and the #2 edge rusher ranking from 247Sports. Sweeney chose Texas Tech over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and other top programs.

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

The players

Anthony Sweeney

A 5-star edge rusher from Baltimore, Maryland who is the #2 edge prospect in the 2027 recruiting class according to 247Sports.

Joey McGuire

The head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, who has led the program to new heights including a 12-win season and College Football Playoff berth in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Another big recruiting win for Joey McGuire and company. They keep collecting extremely talented edge talent at the high school level.”

— Justin Margolius

The takeaway

Texas Tech's ability to land a 5-star recruit like Anthony Sweeney from outside the state of Texas is a major milestone for the program under head coach Joey McGuire. This commitment, along with the Red Raiders' top-ranked 2027 recruiting class, suggests the team is building sustainable national recruiting power that could lead to continued success on the field in the years to come.