In today’s video, host RC Maxfield breaks down all nine of the Texas Tech defensive portal additions including some serious players on the defensive line and some massive upgrades in the secondary.
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Cole Wisniewski (NDSU - S)
FCS All-American honors and a reputation as a leader on the field.
Skillset: Known for his high football IQ, physicality, and versatility in defending the run and pass.
At 6'4" and 210 pounds, Wisniewski brings size and athleticism, making him a plug-and-play option for Tech’s defense.
Dontae Balfour (UNC-Charlotte - DB)
3rd portal commitment for the Red Raiders (Zambrano and Wesniewski)
6-2 DB from UNC Charlotte
Played at UNC for 2 years and was a 4-Star DB in the Class of 2021
While at UNC-Charlotte, Balfour became the program leader in career PBUs (18)
He had 11 PBUs in 2024
A long rangy DB that totaled 49 tackles and two interceptions this past season
Isn’t afraid to be involved in tackling
Has really good vertical speed and ball skills.
Brice Pollock (Miss St - CB)
6-1 190 lbs
48 total tkls, 1 INT, 1 FF and 7 PD in 2024
He’s a longer CB who isn’t afraid to be on an island
Has multiple major high schools interested in him including Ole Miss, Kentucky, Colorado, Michigan State, and others.
Skyler Gill Howard (NIU -DT)
6-1 285 lbs
Ranked as PFF's No. 11 player at his position in FBS this year (83.4 Grade)
51 total tkls, 5 sacks and 8 TFLs
He was named to the All-MAC Third Team
An anchor in the middle of the Huskies DL
UTEP DB - Amier Boyd-Matthews
6-1 180 lbs DB
16 tkls, 3 PD, 2 INT and 1 FF in 2024 for the Miners
He was offered a scholarship by James Blanchard according to his Twitter
He will be on campus for a visit from Dec 15th to 16th
Lee Hunter (UCF - DT)
6-4 320 lbs
Hunter had 45 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss with one sack in 2024.
2nd team All-Big 12 in 2024
A legit game-changer on the DL
Anthony Holmes Jr (Houston -DL)
6-2 295 lbs
One of the best DL in the Big12 in 2024
3rd in QB pressures at the DT spot in the Big 12 in 2024 (Behind Hunter and Corleone)
25 pressures led all 2027 NFL Draft-eligible FBS interior defenders
Started all 12 games at defensive tackle
Single-season high 8.5 tackles for loss
Has thrived in a Shiel Wood defense already and likely will again in the 806
Tarrion Grant (Purdue - DB)
6-4 175 lbs
Former 5-star recruit in the 2024 class
Reclassified to the 2024 class from 2025
Rated as a Top 10 CB in the portal
He has 3 years of eligibility left
He is a guy you 100% take if you can get his commitment
He has NFL 1st round potential
Romello Height (EDGE - Georgia Tech)
6-3 240 lbs
Started his career at Auburn before transferring to USC and then to Georgia Tech
Texas Tech will be his fourth school in as many years
He is a quick and very aggressive pass rusher and a good tackler. However, he is quite undersized for his position.
He has exceptional timing and uses his speed to blow past opposing linemen. He has active hands and a wide variety of moves that he can overwhelm opponents with.
Many view him as a round-type of talent
Complete List with 247Sports or On3 Ranking
Cole Wisniewski (NDSU - S) - 3-Star
Dontae Balfour (UNC-Charlotte - DB) - 3-Star
Brice Pollock (Miss St - CB) - 4-Star
Skyler Gill Howard (NIU -DT) - 4-Star
UTEP DB - Amier Boyd-Matthews - 3-Star
Lee Hunter (UCF - DT) - 4-star (best DL according to On3)
Anthony Holmes Jr (Houston -DL) - 3-Star
Tarrion Grant (Purdue - DB) - 4-Star
Romello Height (EDGE - Georgia Tech) - 4-Star (247)
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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - First 3 Defensive Portal Additions
5:00 - Next 3 Defensive Portal Additions
9:00 - Final 3 Defensive Portal Additions
14:00 - Player Recap & Ranking