Texas Tech University Athletics
Red Raiders well represented on Phil Steele preseason teams
June 15, 2026 | Football
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech football was well represented in this year's annual Phil Steele publication, which named seven Red Raiders to its Preseason All-America Team and 18 players, and 19 total selections, to its Preseason All-Big 12 Teams.
Leading the way on the All-America Team was first-team selection Terrance Carter Jr. (TE), while A.J. Holmes Jr. (DT), Ben Roberts (LB), Brice Pollock (CB) and J'Koby Williams (all-purpose) were named second-team selections, and Sheridan Wilson (C) and Stone Harrington (K) earned fourth-team honors. All seven selections are returning players from Texas Tech's 2025 Big 12 Championship team.
The seven preseason All-America selections are up from the two Red Raiders recognized by Phil Steele entering the 2025 season. Those honorees, Lee Hunter and Jacob Rodriguez, both went on to be selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Phil Steele, publisher of Phil Steele Magazine, is widely regarded as one of college football's premier analysts. His annual publication has long been deemed the "College Football Bible" by many within the sport.
The official Preseason All-Big 12 Team, as voted on by media members who regularly cover the conference, will be announced in advance of Big 12 Football Media Days, scheduled for July 7-8.
PHIL STEELE'S 2026 PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
Offensive All-American Team
TE Terrance Carter Jr. – First Team
C Sheridan Wilson – Fourth Team
Defensive All-American Team
DT A.J. Holmes Jr. – Second Team
LB Ben Roberts – Second Team
CB Brice Pollock – Second Team
Special Teams All-American Team
AP J'Koby Williams – Second Team
K Stone Harrington – Fourth Team
PHIL STEELE'S 2026 PRESEASON BIG 12 TEAM
First Team
RB – Cameron Dickey
TE – Terrance Carter Jr.
DE – Adam Trick
DT – A.J. Holmes Jr.
LB – Ben Roberts
LB – Austin Romaine
CB – Brice Pollock
K – Stone Harrington
Second Team
C – Sheridan Wilson
OT – Howard Sampson
DE – Trey White
PR – Kenny Johnson
LS – Rylan Vagana
Third Team
WR – Kenny Johnson
OT – Jacob Ponton
LB – John Curry
Fourth Team
OG – Jordan Church
P – Will Karoll
KR – J'Koby Williams
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Leading the way on the All-America Team was first-team selection Terrance Carter Jr. (TE), while A.J. Holmes Jr. (DT), Ben Roberts (LB), Brice Pollock (CB) and J'Koby Williams (all-purpose) were named second-team selections, and Sheridan Wilson (C) and Stone Harrington (K) earned fourth-team honors. All seven selections are returning players from Texas Tech's 2025 Big 12 Championship team.
The seven preseason All-America selections are up from the two Red Raiders recognized by Phil Steele entering the 2025 season. Those honorees, Lee Hunter and Jacob Rodriguez, both went on to be selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Phil Steele, publisher of Phil Steele Magazine, is widely regarded as one of college football's premier analysts. His annual publication has long been deemed the "College Football Bible" by many within the sport.
The official Preseason All-Big 12 Team, as voted on by media members who regularly cover the conference, will be announced in advance of Big 12 Football Media Days, scheduled for July 7-8.
PHIL STEELE'S 2026 PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
Offensive All-American Team
TE Terrance Carter Jr. – First Team
C Sheridan Wilson – Fourth Team
Defensive All-American Team
DT A.J. Holmes Jr. – Second Team
LB Ben Roberts – Second Team
CB Brice Pollock – Second Team
Special Teams All-American Team
AP J'Koby Williams – Second Team
K Stone Harrington – Fourth Team
PHIL STEELE'S 2026 PRESEASON BIG 12 TEAM
First Team
RB – Cameron Dickey
TE – Terrance Carter Jr.
DE – Adam Trick
DT – A.J. Holmes Jr.
LB – Ben Roberts
LB – Austin Romaine
CB – Brice Pollock
K – Stone Harrington
Second Team
C – Sheridan Wilson
OT – Howard Sampson
DE – Trey White
PR – Kenny Johnson
LS – Rylan Vagana
Third Team
WR – Kenny Johnson
OT – Jacob Ponton
LB – John Curry
Fourth Team
OG – Jordan Church
P – Will Karoll
KR – J'Koby Williams
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