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NCAA Football - Texas Tech vs TCU - September 16, 2006

In 2006, Joel Filani joined a pretty exclusive group at for Texas Tech receivers

Joel Filani was Texas Tech’s only 1000 yard receiver during the 2005 season

This NFL QB comparison shows what Texas Tech fans already knew about Patrick Mahomes

CBS Sports 2025 preseason projections has 6 Big 12 teams missing out on bowl games

Head coach Joey McGuire offers words of encouragement before the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

CBS 2025 preseason bowl projection puts Texas Tech in matchup with fellow Texas team

Texas Tech vs Kansas

Texas Tech had a very impressive duo in Trey Haverty and Jarrett Hicks in 2004

Texas Tech Raiders v Kansas Jayhawks

Jarrett Hicks started the 2004 Texas Tech football season in such an impressive way

Carlos Francis runs by defense

Carlos Francis was Texas Tech’s 3rd receiver with over 1000 yards back in 2003

Oklahoma v Texas Tech

Nehemiah Glover certainly thrived in Mike Leach’s Air Raid at Texas Tech back in 2003

Oklahoma v Texas Tech

Texas Tech finally had a WR with multiple 1000 yard receiving seasons after 2003

Oklahoma v Texas Tech

Wes Welker became 2nd Texas Tech WR with 1000 yards in a single season back in 2002

A Texas Tech helmet is seen before the the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Lloyd Hill was Texas Tech’s 1st to rack up 1000 receiving yards in a single season

Nov 30, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks (28) runs the ball against West Virginia Mountaineers defensive back Anthony Wilson Jr. (12) in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Tahj Brooks became TTU’s 5th ever to run for 1000 or more yards in multiple seasons

Texas Tech's running back Tahj Brooks (28) scored s touchdown against California in the Independence Bowl game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.

Tahj Brooks ended a pretty notable drought for Texas Tech football in 2023

Oct 10, 2015; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (21) looks for running room against the Iowa State Cyclones in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

DeAndre Washington’s 2015 season was one of Texas Tech’s most productive ever

Nov 22, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (21) escapes Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Brian Mills (25) and defensive back Nigel Tribune (34) at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

In 2014, DeAndre Washington became Texas Tech’s 1st 1000 yard rusher in over a decade

Texas Tech v Kansas State

Ricky Williams’ effort in 1998 produced one of Texas Tech’s best rushing performances

2024 Big 12 Football Media Days

Byron Hanspard shattered some Texas Tech football records with dominant 1996 season

Texas v Texas Tech

Byron Hanspard dominated opposing defenses for Texas Tech in 1995

Texas Tech v Kansas State

Byron Morris really broke through for Texas Tech with a stunning season back in 1993

Texas v Texas Tech

Byron Morris recorded his first 1000 yard rushing season for Texas Tech in 1992

West Virginia v Texas Tech

James Gray bulldozed through plenty of Texas Tech’s foes during an absurd 1989 season

2024 Big 12 Football Media Days

Hadnot was Texas Tech’s first to run for 1000 or more yards in 2 different seasons

Aug 31, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; A general view of Texas Tech Red Raiders helmets on the bench in the second half during the game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

James Hadnot was TTU’s second to ever run for 1000 or more yards in a single season

Oct 19, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; A general view of a Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet on the field before the game against the Baylor Bears at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Doug McCutchen set a Texas Tech rushing standard all the way back in 1970

Nov 2, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton (2) throws a pass against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

In 2024, Behren Morton gave Texas Tech its first 3000 yard passer in years

Nov 18, 2017; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Nic Shimonek (16) throws a pass against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech struggled in 2017, but Nic Shimonek had a ton of passing yards

Nov 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (5) passes over Baylor Bears defensive back Aiavion Edwards (20) in the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Back in 2016, Patrick Mahomes joined an elite club of Texas Tech quarterbacks