BREAKING NEWS: Texas Tech Coach Report, but RB Tahj Brooks Steals the Spotlight
Lubbock, TX – April 19, 2025
In a surprising development out of Lubbock, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire addressed media today amid speculation about staffing changes and upcoming strategies for the 2025 season. While much of the attention was focused on the coaching staff’s evolving dynamics and spring camp updates, it quickly became clear that one name continues to dominate the Red Raiders’ headlines: running back Tahj Brooks.
Now entering his senior season, Brooks is widely considered the top player on the Texas Tech roster—and perhaps one of the premier backs in the country. After a breakout 2024 season in which he rushed for over 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns, Brooks has become the face of the program and a key leader both on and off the field.
Coach McGuire was quick to deflect praise toward his star rusher, calling Brooks “the heartbeat of this team” and noting his relentless work ethic. “Tahj sets the tone in the locker room. He’s the kind of player that makes everyone around him better,” McGuire said during the press conference.
NFL scouts are already circling Lubbock, with several outlets projecting Brooks as a top-3 running back in the 2025 NFL Draft. His combination of power, vision, and explosiveness makes him a constant threat to opposing defenses.
Despite the attention, Brooks remains focused on one goal: bringing a Big 12 title to Texas Tech. “I’m here to win. Personal stats are great, but I want a ring for this team and this city,” Brooks told reporters after practice.
As up spring ball continues and anticipation builds for the fall, one thing is clear: while coaching headlines may come and go, Tahj Brooks is the story in Lubbock.
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