6
David Bailey
Texas Tech
BIG 12
6’3”250 lb22 yo
Lamborghini edge rusher living in speed-to-power mode.
Best Comparison
Abdul Carter
Texas Tech Red Raiders
BIG-12 Conference
Program Strength: Quarterback production in pass-heavy system.
Offensive Takeaway: Top-25 passing offense; tempo-driven attack.
Defensive Takeaway: Dominant front, best defensive unit in program history.
How NFL Views Them: Offensive stats adjusted heavily for scheme; defenders evaluated on traits.
Notable Previous Draft Picks: Patrick Mahomes, Zach Thomas, Wes Welker.
Drafted Round 1 Pick 2
Drafted Round 2 Pick 17
46
Lee Hunter
Texas Tech
BIG 12
6’4”330 lb23 yo
Run-game speed bump built like a boulder.
Best Comparison
Mazi Smith
Drafted Round 2 Pick 11
49
Jacob Rodriguez
Texas Tech
BIG 12
6’1”235 lb23 yo
A tackling machine with coverage ability.
Best Comparison
Carson Schwesinger
Drafted Round 3 Pick 6
92
Romello Height
Texas Tech
BIG 12
6’3”240 lb23 yo
Journeyman bender finally cashing in on his traits.
Best Comparison
Mike Green
Drafted Round 5 Pick 3
185
Reggie Virgil
Texas Tech
BIG 12
6’3”190 lb21 yo
Best Comparison
Marquez Callaway
Drafted Round 7 Pick 28
236
Cole Wisniewski
Texas Tech
BIG 12
6’4”220 lb
Moved from LB to S in 2022; All-Big 12 Honorable Mention
Drafted Round 6 Pick 24
237
Skyler Gill-Howard
Texas Tech
BIG 12
6’1”290 lb
Motor-over-measurables grinder who just keeps coming.