Record Eight Texas Tech Football Players Invited to 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

Red Raiders' football program will be represented well at NFL Combine

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The NFL released the official list of players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, and a record eight of the 319 prospects invited were from the Texas Tech Red Raiders football program last season. The group includes quarterback Beheren Morton, wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Reggie Virgil, defensive linemen David Bailey, Skyler Gill-Howard, Romello Height, and Lee Hunter, as well as linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.

Why it matters

Texas Tech's football program has had a historic season, winning its first-ever Big 12 Championship. The fact that a record eight players from the team have been invited to the prestigious NFL Scouting Combine is a testament to the talent and success of the Red Raiders' roster. This exposure will help raise the profile of the program and provide these standout players with an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NFL scouts and executives.

The details

The eight Texas Tech players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine are: quarterback Beheren Morton, wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Reggie Virgil, defensive linemen David Bailey, Skyler Gill-Howard, Romello Height, and Lee Hunter, as well as linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. These players had standout seasons for the Red Raiders, with many earning conference and national accolades. They will now have the chance to further impress NFL teams at the combine in Indianapolis from February 23rd through March 2nd.

  • The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will take place from February 23rd through March 2nd.
  • Texas Tech won its first-ever Big 12 Championship in the 2025 season.

The players

Beheren Morton

A quarterback who appeared in 44 games across his 5-year career for the Red Raiders, playing a pivotal role in the team's Big 12 Championship season in 2025.

Caleb Douglas

A wide receiver who led the Texas Tech offense in multiple stats in 2025, including receiving yards and touchdowns, and has already impressed at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.

Reggie Virgil

A wide receiver who transferred to Texas Tech last offseason and established himself as an explosive playmaker, surpassing 1,500 career receiving yards.

David Bailey

A defensive lineman who was named to the AP All-America First Team and won Big 12 Defensive Newcomer and Player of the Year after recording a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2025.

Skyler Gill-Howard

A defensive lineman who transferred to Texas Tech last offseason and displayed versatility and explosiveness, despite missing most of the season due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“A cowboy knows job's not done 'till it's done 🤠”

— Beheren Morton (Twitter)

“If it's 50/50, then we got 5 on 'em”

— Caleb Douglas (Twitter)

What’s next

The eight Texas Tech players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NFL scouts and executives in Indianapolis from February 23rd through March 2nd.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's historic 2025 season, capped off by the program's first-ever Big 12 Championship, has resulted in a record-setting eight players being invited to the prestigious NFL Scouting Combine. This is a testament to the depth and talent of the Red Raiders' roster, and will help raise the profile of the program as these standout players look to take the next step in their football careers.