Red Raiders in the NFL: Preseason Week 1 Highlights & Stats

 Former Texas Tech stars shine in NFL Preseason Week 1! See Patrick Mahomes, Tahj Brooks, and more Red Raiders making plays across the league.



🏈 Red Raiders in the NFL: Preseason Week 1 Recap

Texas Tech pride was on full display in Week 1 of the NFL preseason, as former Red Raiders made their mark across the league. From clutch touchdowns to standout defensive plays, here’s how our alumni performed:

Patrick Mahomes – Kansas City Chiefs
Mahomes made the most of his limited action, going a perfect 1-for-1 for 1 yard and tossing a touchdown. Efficiency at its finest.

Tahj Brooks – Cincinnati Bengals
The rookie running back saw plenty of work, racking up 10 carries for 26 yards. He also contributed on special teams with 3 total tackles, showing his versatility.

Bralyn Lux – Cincinnati Bengals
Lux added 3 total tackles to help bolster the Bengals’ defense.

Tyree Wilson – Las Vegas Raiders
Wilson logged 2 tackles, continuing to bring his physical presence off the edge.

Josh Kelly – Dallas Cowboys
Kelly had a strong showing with 1 reception for 19 yards, a two-point conversion, and 2 kick returns totaling 37 yards.

Zech McPherson – Jacksonville Jaguars
McPherson chipped in 3 total tackles, holding down his role in the secondary.

Myles Cole – Jacksonville Jaguars
Cole made his presence felt with a pass defended, flashing his defensive awareness.

Austin McNamara – New York Jets
McNamara showcased his leg with 3 booming punts, averaging an impressive 49.7 yards per kick.

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson – Arizona Cardinals
Taylor-Demerson filled the stat sheet with 3 total tackles and a QB hit, showing his knack for finding the football.

Tyler Owens – Washington Commanders
Owens tallied 2 total tackles in his preseason debut.

Erik Ezukanma – Miami Dolphins
Ezukanma hauled in 2 receptions for 17 yards and added a 37-yard kick return to spark the special teams unit.

From rookies making their first NFL impressions to veterans continuing to shine, the Red Raider pipeline to the pros is alive and well. Week 1 is in the books — and we’re just getting started.

Wreck ’Em!


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