Texas Tech football behind the scenes: Corey Dauphine

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Texas Tech brought in 18 scholarship newcomers this season, about half of whom have already played. Over the next several days, we’ll update the progress of freshmen who are redshirting and some other young players for whom Tech coaches have expectations.

Name: Corey Dauphine

Class: True freshman

Position: Running back

High school: Port Arthur Memorial

Background: Though his high school team sagged to 3-7 in 2014, Dauphine ran for 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns. A year after winning a state title in the 200 meters, he medaled in three events at state in May, including a second place in the 200. Dauphine’s speed and muscular build…