The Texas Tech football team added to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday, March 13, picking up a commitment from an out-of-state defensive player.
Brody Pfannenstiel, an edge defender from Hoisington, Kansas, told the Rivals recruiting service he’s pledged to the Red Raiders. Pfannenstiel, listed by his school as 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, has been offered scholarships by a dozen other schools in Power Four conferences, according to recruiting services, including Big 12 members Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State and Utah.
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The others who have offered him a scholarship are Duke, Illinois, Iowa, Louisville, Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.
According to On3 Sports, Pfannenstiel was an all-state selection as a junior this past season, getting credit for 54 tackles, 4 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.
Head coach Joey McGuire looks on during Texas Tech football practice, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Womble Football Center.
According to 247Sports, Pfannenstiel was credited with 40 tackles, including 8 tackles for loss and 7 sacks his high-school freshman season. As a sophomore, he was credited with 51 tackles with 9 tackles for loss and 6 sacks.
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Texas Tech has five commitments for its 2027 recruiting class. The other four are Palestine Westwood quarterback Kavian Bryant (6-2 1/2, 180), Humble Summer Creek wide receiver Benny Easter Jr. (6-0, 200), Cedar Hill defensive lineman Jalen Brewster (6-3, 302) and DeSoto defensive lineman K’Adrian Redmond (6-3, 305).
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech football lands edge defender from Big 12 rivals’ backyard
