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Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 15
    90
    Will HammondRS SO
    Starter
  2. 10
    76
    Lloyd Jones IIIRS FR
  3. 18
    74
    Kirk FrancisRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 8
    93
    Cameron DickeyJR
    Starter
  2. 20
    85
    J'Koby WilliamsJR
  3. 0
    67
    Quinten JoynerRS JR/TR
WR-X
  1. 1
    91
    Micah HudsonJR
    Starter
  2. 9
    85
    Donte Lee Jr.RS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 17
    70
    Leyton StoneSO
WR-Z
  1. 4
    96
    Kenny JohnsonSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    85
    Malcolm SimmonsJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 14
    77
    Bryson JonesSO
SLOT
  1. 3
    91
    Coy EakinRS SR
    Starter
  2. 6
    85
    Jalen JonesRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 21
    69
    Tristian GentrySO
TE
  1. 7
    91
    Terrance Carter Jr.RS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 85
    85
    Jett CarpenterRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 89
    67
    Jason LlewellynRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 79
    79
    Howard SampsonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 51
    73
    Felix OjoFR
  3. 77
    72
    Elias GillenRS FR
LG
  1. 57
    79
    Hunter ZambranoRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 65
    73
    D'Anthis Upshaw Jr.RS SO
  3. 61
    73
    Connor CartyRS FR
C
  1. 72
    84
    Sheridan WilsonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 52
    73
    Cash ClevelandJR/TR
  3. 50
    72
    Patrick McMathRS FR
RG
  1. 54
    85
    Jordan ChurchRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 53
    78
    Holton HendrixRS SO
  3. 74
    72
    Daniel SillRS JR
RT
  1. 70
    85
    Jacob PontonRS SO
    Starter
  2. 78
    79
    Ellis DavisRS SO
  3. 71
    67
    Bryce GilmoreFR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #7 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 27.6 → 24.9 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 78th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #18 national

16%

Returning production: 53%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

22 adds in two-deep · avg 88 OVR · top add: K. Johnson (WR, 96, from Pittsburgh)

Camp battles to watch1
Coach Texas TechTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Texas Tech?

Texas Tech Red Raiders starting lineup

Will Hammond is the projected starting quarterback for Texas Tech as of August 17, 2026. Lloyd Jones III is listed second.

Texas Tech also projects Cameron Dickey at running back, Micah Hudson at wide receiver and Terrance Carter Jr. at tight end.

The full Texas Tech Red Raiders two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Will Hammond · QBCameron Dickey · RBMicah Hudson · WR-XTerrance Carter Jr. · TE

Common questions

Who is Texas Tech's starting quarterback?
Will Hammond is the projected starting quarterback for Texas Tech as of August 17, 2026. Lloyd Jones III is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Texas Tech?
Cameron Dickey is the projected starter at running back for Texas Tech, with J'Koby Williams listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Texas Tech?
Micah Hudson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Texas Tech, with Donte Lee Jr. listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Texas Tech?
Terrance Carter Jr. is the projected starter at tight end for Texas Tech, with Jett Carpenter listed second.
When was the Texas Tech Red Raiders depth chart last updated?
The Texas Tech Red Raiders depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Texas Tech's record last season?
Texas Tech Red Raiders finished 12-2 (8-1 in Big 12 play).