Texas Tech Snags Massive Crystal Ball for Elite Quarterback

Texas Tech has emerged as a serious contender for the top quarterback in the 2027 class, as Rivals recruiting experts have logged predictions in favor of the Red Raiders landing elite signal caller Kavian Bryant.

The Westwood High School standout is currently ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2027 Rivals300, and multiple insiders now believe Joey McGuire’s staff is firmly in the lead.

Bryant, listed at 6-foot-1.5 and 180 pounds, put together a dominant sophomore season that turned heads nationwide. He threw for 2,442 yards and 34 touchdowns to just three interceptions, while adding 709 yards and 11 scores on the ground. Those numbers reflect a true dual-threat talent with the ability to extend plays and make defenses pay from anywhere on the field. His tools have earned him offers from some of the nation’s premier programs, including Texas, Florida State, and SMU, but Texas Tech has surged to the forefront of his recruitment in recent weeks.

Rivals insiders Steve Wiltfong and Sam Spiegelman both submitted expert predictions with 60 percent confidence that Bryant will eventually choose Texas Tech. That level of conviction from two of the most connected analysts in the industry is no small thing. These are not speculative forecasts. They are rooted in tangible momentum, relationships, and a clear sense that the Red Raiders are resonating with Bryant and his camp.

What’s driving that momentum is a blend of opportunity and fit. Texas Tech is expected to lose veteran starter Behren Morton after the 2025 season, and that opens a clear path to early playing time for a high-level prospect when he gets on campus. Joey McGuire has built a culture around player development and offensive versatility, and the staff’s vision for Bryant includes the chance to take over a Big 12 program on the rise. In a league that continues to evolve and expand, Tech’s pitch is not just about what the program has done, but where it’s going. For a quarterback with national attention, that message is hitting at the right time.

If Bryant ultimately ends up in Lubbock, this will mark a significant recruiting win and serve as yet another reminder that Texas Tech is ready to compete for elite talent on the national stage. For now, the Rivals predictions speak for themselves. The Red Raiders are in a position they haven’t often been in before, and this time, it feels real.