Breaking News: In a move lauded by fans and analysts alike, former Texas Tech raiders football standout and Biletnikoff Awardee Michael Crabtree has accepted a newly created position within the Texas Tech University football program. Crabtree, widely considered the nation’s best wide receiver in Texas Tech’s history, will serve as….
In a stunning move celebrated by fans, alumni, and football analysts across the nation, former Texas Tech Raiders superstar Michael Crabtree has officially accepted a newly created position within the Texas Tech University football program. Crabtree, who is revered as one of the greatest wide receivers in college football history and is the school’s only two-time Biletnikoff Award winner, will return to his alma mater to take on a role that aims to elevate player development and continue building the Raiders’ tradition of offensive excellence.
Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt and Head Coach Joey McGuire held a press conference on Wednesday morning to make the much-anticipated announcement. “Michael Crabtree is not just a Texas Tech legend; he’s one of the most accomplished athletes to ever wear the Red and Black,” Hocutt stated. “Bringing him back to campus in this new capacity is a monumental win for our program. His experience, knowledge of the game, and passion for Texas Tech football will inspire and grow our current roster for years to come.”
Crabtree’s new title will be “Director of Wide Receiver Development and Mentorship,” a position crafted to allow him to work directly with Texas Tech’s talented receiving corps, recruiting targets, and future generations of Red Raiders. In this role, Crabtree will not only help design training regimens and skill-specific practice sessions, but he will also offer his expertise on route running, hands drills, film study, and preparing for the mental and physical rigors of the game.
The move has sent waves of excitement across Red Raider Nation. Texas Tech fans have long revered Crabtree for his game-winning catch against the University of Texas in 2008—a play that is etched into the annals of college football history. Crabtree left Texas Tech after two record-setting seasons to become a first-round NFL draft pick, going on to a successful professional career with the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Baltimore Ravens. Throughout that time, he remained a vocal supporter of the Red Raiders and regularly praised the passionate fanbase and the coaching staff.
When asked about his decision to return home to Lubbock, Crabtree was reflective and enthusiastic. “Texas Tech gave me the foundation for everything I achieved,” Crabtree said. “This is my home, and I’m thrilled for the opportunity to give back to the program that shaped me. I can’t wait to work with these young athletes and help them grow both on and off the field. Together, we will continue to chase championships and make Raider Nation proud.”
Head Coach Joey McGuire shared similar sentiments. “Michael knows what it takes to play at the highest level,” McGuire said. “He embodies what Texas Tech football is all about — grit, hard work, and making big plays when it matters most. Our wide receivers and coaching staff will benefit immensely from having him around every day. There’s no better mentor for these young men.”
Current Texas Tech receivers expressed their excitement as well. Junior wideout Jerand Bradley called it “a dream come true,” saying, “To have someone like Michael Crabtree working with us, sharing his experience — that’s huge. He’s been where we want to go, and he can help show us the way.”
Crabtree will begin his new role immediately, joining the team as they continue summer workouts and prepare for the upcoming season. Expectations for Texas Tech football were already running high after a strong finish last year, and Crabtree’s addition is being viewed as a catalyst to help the program achieve even greater success.
As the Red Raiders gear up for fall camp, one thing is certain: Michael Crabtree is back in Lubbock — and the future of Texas Tech football looks brighter than.
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