Texas Tech football fans have plenty to be happy about right now in the midst of the offseason. While plenty of teams have plenty to celebrate in the offseason, it seems like Joey McGuire and the Texas Tech Red Raiders just keep getting a number of things going their way right now. And you can go ahead and include the recent addition of a 4-star running back there as well.
Ashton Rowden, a 4-star running back according to Rivals, is one of the most talented running backs in the state of Texas for the 2026 recruiting cycle. And as of Thursday afternoon, he’s committed to joining the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Unsurprisingly, that’s an exciting thing for Texas Tech football fans. Rowden is one of the latest commitments to join the promising recruiting class that McGuire is putting together and he committed to Texas Tech over the likes of the TCU Horned Frogs, Houston Cougars, Arkansas Razorbacks, Kansas State Wildcats, and so many others.
Again, that should be exciting for Texas Tech fans.
Texas Tech fans enjoy seeing Joey McGuire add 4-star running back Ashton Rowden out of East Texas
Here’s what Texas Tech fans had to say as Rowden committed to play for McGuire and the Red Raiders.
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— Lack Meftwich 🌵🦅🦅 (@mjcguire806) July 3, 2025
TCU lockered 😹 https://t.co/4rGkBLlQ2b
— Red Raider Man🌵 (@redraiderman1) July 3, 2025
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— HitemWreckem👆🌵🦅🦅 (@HitemWreckem) July 3, 2025
Red Raider fans absolutely should be enjoying the recruiting success that they’re having right now. Joey McGuire and his coaching staff are thriving while out recruiting and there are plenty of reasons to enjoy what’s going on for Texas Tech at the moment.
It’s always great to have an Ace in your back pocket. Texas Tech just pulled a power move with @ashrowden —built different, runs angry, and plays with ice in his veins. Big 12, y’all been warned. #WreckEm #GunsUp https://t.co/pnW4fKjBxc
— Joe Lopez🌵🏴☠️🦅🦅 (@TTUPezidente) July 3, 2025
Rowden’s film is electric. Great contact balance and his speed is definitely up to par.
— Jarrett Ramirez (@JarrettDRamirez) July 3, 2025
Excellent pickup for @GarretMcGuire and #TexasTech. https://t.co/vYlPqrs2ar
Yeah, it’s safe to say that Rowden is a really solid addition for Texas Tech. This recruiting class has been so heavy on the defensive side of things lately and so getting a running back as talented as Rowden is a great thing for McGuire and the Red Raiders.
Also, hey look, another great example of McGuire prioritizing picking up talented Texas recruits from all over the state.
Texas Tech is sending a message on the trail that they aren’t playing around! https://t.co/10V13vjL8w
— Cotton Club Crew (@CottonCC_FFSN) July 3, 2025
Not bad for a school that can’t recruit https://t.co/sTGgWg2wM0
— Picked Off by Starks (@FDRbrn) July 3, 2025
TTU is in such a fascinating moment with this recruiting cycle and it’ll be interesting to see how they can continue to add on to this class. They’ve got arguably the best recruiting class in the Big 12 and it seems likely that they’ll continue to climb up in the rankings as they keep finding talent all across Texas.