Texas Tech just gave Felix Ojo one of the largest guaranteed deals in CFB history 👀 Ojo is one of the top OTs of the 2026 class. In ESPN's top 300 rankings, he ranked no.20 overall. A lot of teams were hot on his tail trying to get his commitment outside of Texas Tech https://t.co/QdANdn37cn
Texas Tech hoping big money and top transfers lead to unprecedented payback in football https://t.co/iCDBcLEQ0z
NEW: Texas Tech's roster is set to cost north of $28M this season, sources tell @PeteNakos_📈 “They have to pay 30% more to get the guys because of location.” https://t.co/KSq2X86iuM https://t.co/j0oaO8nYsG https://t.co/sFvDKBuEtk
Texas Tech has secured a major recruiting victory by landing Felix Ojo, a five-star offensive tackle from Mansfield Lake Ridge, Texas. Ojo, ranked No. 20 in the 2026 ESPN 300 and considered the top recruit in Texas, committed to the Red Raiders on July 4, 2025. The commitment came with a historic, fully guaranteed three-year revenue-sharing deal. Reports on the contract's value vary: ESPN and several outlets cite a $5.1 million total, while The Athletic and other sources mention a $2.3 million base deal with potential escalators up to $5 million depending on future conditions. The deal averages approximately $750,000 per year and is notable for remaining intact despite recent NCAA-related payout restrictions following the House v. NCAA settlement. Felix Ojo's agent confirmed that Texas Tech did not reduce the offer even as other programs adjusted theirs. This signing marks the highest-ranked prospect Texas Tech has ever acquired and signals the program's growing influence in college football's evolving player compensation landscape. Ojo had multiple offers from powerhouse schools but ultimately chose Texas Tech, highlighting the program's new approach to recruitment and player deals.