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Nation's top punter commits to Texas Tech

Related Topics: Punter (football), Highland

Texas Tech received a Christmas gift on the recruiting trail.

Highland (AZ) punter Austin McNamara gave the Red Raiders a verbal commitment this week.

He announced his decision via Twitter.

Hope y’all have a Merry Christmas!! Been waiting a long time for this day and it’s finally here... LETS RIDE!!! #COMMITTED #WreckEm ud83dudd34u26abufe0fud83dudc46ud83cudffd pic.twitter.com/SHJxtOysq2

— Austin McNamara (@aust_31) December 25, 2018

McNamara picked Texas Tech over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Missouri, Nebraska and Utah State.

At 6-foot-4, 165 pounds, McNamara is ranked as the No.