2027 three-star athlete Hunter Haug recaps 'great' Texas Tech visit

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound prospect from Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas visited the Red Raiders on Saturday.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:24pm

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2027 athlete Hunter Haug, a three-star prospect from Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas, recently visited Texas Tech University and had a positive experience, meeting with several coaches and learning more about the program.

Why it matters

Texas Tech is looking to build its 2027 recruiting class, and landing a versatile three-star athlete like Haug could be a key addition to help the Red Raiders defend their Big 12 championship.

The details

During his visit, Haug met one-on-one with Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire and assistant coach James Blanchard. He also sat down with defensive coordinator Derek Greene to discuss what it would be like to be a player in the Red Raiders' program.

  • Haug visited Texas Tech on Saturday.

The players

Hunter Haug

A 6-foot-2, 195-pound three-star athlete from Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas.

Joey McGuire

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

James Blanchard

An assistant coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team.

Derek Greene

The defensive coordinator for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team.

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What they’re saying

“The visit went great, we had some 1-on-1 conversations with Coach McGuire and James Blanchard. I got to sit with Coach Greene and go over what it means to be a Raider and what it would be like to be a player under him.”

— Hunter Haug, Recruit

What’s next

Haug plans to return to Texas Tech for an official visit in the future.

The takeaway

Texas Tech's coaching staff made a strong impression on the highly-touted 2027 recruit during his visit, and the Red Raiders will look to build on this momentum as they continue to recruit Haug and other top prospects for their future classes.