Austin Attalah Commits to Texas Tech: A Four-Star OL Finds His Home
Texas Tech has landed a big one in Austin Attalah, a four-star offensive lineman from Orange Lutheran in California. The standout tackle chose the Red Raiders over Texas and USC.
Austin Attalah had a strong support system in place at Texas Tech. His mom and he visit family in Texas every summer, and they have family not far from Lubbock. This connection to the state made the Red Raiders an attractive option.
Attalah's recruitment was a long one, with Texas initially being his dream school. In January, the Longhorns were his leader, and he said he would commit on the spot if they offered. However, after Texas Tech got involved, Attalah decided to take his time and visit the campus in June.
When Attalah visited Texas Tech in June, he knew he wanted to be a Red Raider. He spent two days on campus and was impressed by the coaching staff and the program's commitment to football. The staff's hard work and enthusiasm made Attalah feel like a priority, which was important to him.
The Red Raiders had to rally to win this recruitment race. Attalah had narrowed his list to a final three, but Texas Tech's efforts paid off. He was getting tired of the recruiting process and felt that Texas Tech had everything he was looking for.
Attalah is one of the top prospects in the '28 class, currently rated No. 21 nationally in the Rivals Industry Ranking. He made the move from San Bernardino's Cajon to Orange Lutheran last month, where he plays in the rugged Trinity League.
The Lancers' tough schedule will prepare Attalah for the college level. He has high goals set for himself and is excited for the opportunity to compete against the best. With Texas Tech, Attalah will be part of a program that is "definitely going in the right direction," according to him.
The strength program at Texas Tech is elite, which is a big thing for Attalah. He's very into strength training and knows that it's a huge part of his routine. The Red Raiders check off that box, making them an attractive option for the talented tackle prospect.
The lead recruiter for Attalah was Red Raider offensive line coach Clay McGuire. McGuire has a great relationship with Attalah, who feels comfortable with him and knows he can develop him to the highest level. The whole staff was welcoming, and Attalah loved the campus and the football facilities.
Attalah's decision to commit to Texas Tech was not a spur-of-the-moment one. He had been feeling this way for at least the last two months. With his commitment, the Red Raiders have secured a talented tackle prospect for the future.
Source: Yahoo Sports