How to watch: Sat, 10/18 , 4:00PM/EST – FOX
Texas Tech’s defense doesn’t get the same national spotlight as the SEC or Big Ten powerhouses, but the Red Raiders boast one of the more intriguing edge duos in the country David Bailey and Romello Height. Both have flashed pro level explosiveness and versatility, and their upcoming matchup against Arizona State is the kind of tape that NFL scouts and teams like the New York Jets will be studying closely. Bailey, the transfer from Boston College, has been a steady force off the edge, combining a dense frame (6’3”, 250 lbs) with an NFL ready motor. Height, a former Auburn and USC player, is more of a twitchy athlete, winning with bend and speed. Together, they’ve become the heartbeat of Tech’s front seven.
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