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Felix Ojo Inks $5.1 Million Guaranteed Contract With Texas Tech

It marks a strategic move that positions Texas Tech at the forefront of the NIL arms race under the new federal settlement.

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Texas Tech’s head coach Joey McGuire attends football practice, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Sports Performance Center.

Overview

  • Ojo, ESPN’s No. 20 recruit and No. 4 offensive tackle in the 2026 class, chose Texas Tech over Florida, Michigan, Ohio State and Texas after official visits this spring.
  • Under the fully guaranteed three-year pact, he will receive $5.1 million in revenue shares, making it one of the largest guaranteed athlete agreements in college football history.
  • The contract is enabled by a recent federal settlement and Texas House Bill 126, which allow direct, multi-year revenue-sharing deals with college athletes.
  • Ojo becomes the Red Raiders’ first five-star prospect since 2024 and serves as a cornerstone commitment for head coach Joey McGuire’s rebuilding efforts.
  • Texas Tech’s Matador Club NIL fund and more than $10 million spent in the winter transfer portal demonstrate the school’s aggressive investment in elite talent acquisition.