Texas Tech football: 5 most important signees in 2019 class

No. 4 – OT Trevor Roberson

One of the most concerning realties about Tech’s 2019 signing class is that it currently only includes two offensive linemen.  That’s why it was critical for Tech to add 3-star tackle Trevor Roberson from Wellington, Texas.

Originally committing to Kingsbury back in June, the massive 7-foot, 350-pounder never decomitted from the Red Raiders but did entertain other schools (most notably Arkansas) in the days following Tech’s coaching change.  But the No. 81 player in Texas signed with Tech in December and is already enrolled in classes allowing him to participate in spring practices next month.

The Red Raiders desperately need to improve along the offensive line.  Last year, Tech’s offensive front was dominated physically most Saturdays, especially when trying to run the football.

But don’t look for Roberson to see the field right away.  Four of five starters from last year return and redshirt sophomore Dawson Deaton is expected to step in to replace Paul Stawarz at center.  However, after this year Tech will graduate both starting tackles in Terence Steele and Travis Bruffy as well as projected starting guard Madison Akamnonu.

Currently, there are not any players on the roster that have distinguished themselves well enough to be penciled in as sure-fire answers in 2020.  That means players like redshirt freshman and former 4-star signee Demarcus Marshall as well as Roberson may need to be contributors after this year.

Roberson needs time to develop in the weight room and drop some of his baby fat while working on his technique and footwork. Given the fact that he played against 2-A competition in high school, it is difficult to know just how polished he is but he has tremendous up-side and could be an answer along the offensive line where Texas Tech has a definite need to improve its talent.