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Pass defense, statistically at least, has been the Texas Tech football team’s biggest weakness this season. The Tech staff continues to address it vigorously during the first week of the December transfer portal window.
The Red Raiders secured a commitment Friday night from Mississippi State cornerback Brice Pollock, who had 10 pass breakups and an interception as a full-time starter this season. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound graduate of Snellville (Ga.) Shiloh was a sophomore this season.
On3Sports reported Pollock told the outlet of his pledge to the Red Raiders.
Mississippi State finished last in the Southeastern Conference, going 2-10 and 0-8 in SEC games. However, Pollock tied for the second-highest grade on the Bulldogs’ defense by Pro Football Focus at 76.1. On3 has him ranked No. 39 among players in the transfer portal and the No. 6 cornerback.
Texas Tech, going into the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 27 against Arkansas, is No. 132 out of 133 FBS teams in pass defense, allowing an average of 305.3 yards per game.
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Mississippi’s running back Ulysses Bentley IV (24) tries to avoid Mississippi State’s cornerback Brice Pollock (14) during the Egg Bowl game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
Earlier Friday, Tech announced it had signed former North Dakota State safety Cole Wisniewski and former North Carolina-Charlotte cornerback Dontae Balfour. Wisniewski, 6-4 and 218 pounds, was an FCS all-American in 2023, when he had an FCS-best eight interceptions and a team-high 92 tackles. He missed this season after undergoing foot surgery in August.
Balfour, 6-2 and 180 pounds, was credited with 49 tackles, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions this season.
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Author : Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Publish date : 2024-12-14 04:29:00
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